Explore the Family Name Tietz
The meaning of Tietz
North German: from a pet form of the personal name Dietrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Frieda, Horst, Kurt, Otto, Dieter, Egon, Fritz, Gerhardt, Reinhard, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Tietz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tietz has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 11,898th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 12,869th rank, marking an 8.16% drop. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased marginally from 2,409 in 2000 to 2,392 in 2010, representing a minor dip of 0.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 8.99% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,898 | #12,869 | -8.16% |
| Count | 2,409 | 2,392 | -0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.81 | -8.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tietz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Tietz surname identify as White, although there has been a small reduction of 1.52% between 2000 and 2010. During the same period, there was a substantial increase in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, up from 1.45% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly by 24.32%, while the percentage of those reporting two or more races remained constant at 0.42%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 95.86% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.84% | 95.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.46% | 24.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |