Explore the Family Name Urtz
The meaning of Urtz
Possibly an altered form of German Utz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Urtz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Urtz" was ranked 68,172 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 69,579 by 2010, reflecting a change of -2.06%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 270 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, an increase of 4.44%. The proportion per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #69,579 | -2.06% |
| Count | 270 | 282 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Urtz
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname "Urtz" identified as White, with percentages remaining stable at 96.30% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 96.45% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. A small percentage identified as Hispanic in 2000 (1.85%), but this number dropped to zero by 2010. However, there was a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 96.45% | 0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |