Explore the Family Name Storz
The meaning of Storz
German: from the dialect word storz ‘stalk, stump’, presumably a nickname for a short person. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Ulrich, Erwin, Gerhardt, Matthias, Sigfried, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Storz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Storz has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 27,744 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 31,482. This represents a change of -13.47 percent. The number of individuals with the Storz surname also decreased during this period, going from 816 in 2000 to 735 in 2010, marking a decrease of -9.93 percent. The proportion of people in the United States with the surname Storz per 100,000 population also declined by -16.67 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,744 | #31,482 | -13.47% |
| Count | 816 | 735 | -9.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Storz
Observing the data on ethnicity for the surname Storz, again taken from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The representation of individuals identifying as White within the Storz surname group increased slightly from 94.98 percent to 95.78 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose, moving from 0.74 percent to 0.82 percent. Those who identify as Hispanic within the Storz surname group experienced the most significant increase, jumping from 1.59 percent to 2.04 percent. However, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.96 percent to 1.22 percent. No changes were noted among individuals with the Storz surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 95.78% | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.04% | 28.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 1.22% | -37.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0.82% | 10.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |