Explore the Family Name Sturtz
The meaning of Sturtz
German: topographic name from Middle High German sturz ‘slope, precipice’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sturtz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sturtz has seen a slight increase in the years between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sturtz ranked as the 15,815th most common surname, a figure which improved to 15,571 by 2010, marking a 1.54% change. The number of people carrying the Sturtz surname also rose during this period, with the count going from 1,690 in 2000 to 1,878 in 2010, an increase of 11.12%. This rise in numbers slightly boosted the proportion of individuals named Sturtz per 100,000 people from 0.63 to 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,815 | #15,571 | 1.54% |
| Count | 1,690 | 1,878 | 11.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.64 | 1.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sturtz
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sturtz also shifted somewhat according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those bearing the Sturtz name were of White ethnic identity, with 98.05% in 2000 slightly declining to 97.23% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.30% to 0.53%, and individuals of Hispanic identity went from comprising 0.89% of the Sturtz population to 1.28%. The proportion of those reporting two or more races also saw a rise, from 0.53% to 0.69%. The surname showed no association with Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.23% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.28% | 43.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 0.69% | 30.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.53% | 76.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |