Explore the Family Name Stitz
The meaning of Stitz
German: variant of Stütz, see Stutz.
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How common is the last name Stitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Stitz' has seen a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 38,395th most popular in America, but by 2010 it had slipped to 49,824th. This represents a decrease in popularity of almost 30%. The number of individuals carrying the 'Stitz' surname also decreased during this period from 542 to 421, a reduction of more than 22%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 30% from 0.2 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #49,824 | -29.77% |
| Count | 542 | 421 | -22.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.14 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stitz
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the 'Stitz' surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of those with this surname identified as White, although there was a tiny decrease of about 1% over the decade. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.29% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010, showing an increase of 84.5%. On the other hand, the percentage of people of two or more races who carry this surname went down to zero in 2010, after being at 1.29% in 2000. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname were not found in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.44% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.38% | 84.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |