Explore the Family Name Streitz
The meaning of Streitz
German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Pomerania and East Prussia. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Streitz in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Streitz has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Streitz was ranked as the 55,849th most common surname in America, with a count of 343 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had lowered slightly to 56,710 and the count increased to 360 individuals, indicating an overall change of -1.54% in the ranking and a 4.96% increase in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #56,710 | -1.54% |
| Count | 343 | 360 | 4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Streitz
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that the majority of individuals with the Streitz surname identify as White, with 96.79% in 2000 and 96.11% in 2010, a minor decrease of 0.70%. Other ethnic identities among those with the Streitz surname include individuals identifying with two or more races, which made up 2.04% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 1.94% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Streitz surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 96.11% | -0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.94% | -4.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |