Explore the Family Name Vertz
The meaning of Vertz
Americanized form of German Würtz (see Wurtz).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vertz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Vertz" saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vertz was ranked as the 39,240th most popular surname in the United States, with 528 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped slightly to 40,610, despite an increase in count to 538 people, indicating a growth of about 1.89%. The proportion of individuals named Vertz per 100,000 people in the population also decreased by 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #40,610 | -3.49% |
| Count | 528 | 538 | 1.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vertz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vertz also experienced some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the largest ethnic group identified as White, at 89.77%, which increased slightly to 90.71% by 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races also rose significantly, from 2.65% to 3.90%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic fell from 2.46% to 1.30%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 3.79% to 2.23%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.77% | 90.71% | 1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 3.9% | 47.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.79% | 2.23% | -41.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 1.3% | -47.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |