Explore the Family Name Viltz
The meaning of Viltz
Probably a habitational name from any of the places called Vils in Bavaria.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Viltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Viltz has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. It ranked 71,610th in 2000 and slipped to 72,332nd in 2010, marking a 1.01% drop in rank. However, despite a dip in its rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 254 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, a growth of 5.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #72,332 | -1.01% |
| Count | 254 | 269 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viltz
The Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Viltz. The majority identified as Black, although there was a small decrease of 3.33% from 2000 to 2010. White individuals carrying the surname saw an increase of 39.51%, and those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled in number, growing by 107.61%. The segment identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease of 49.22%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.68% | 79.93% | -3.33% |
| White | 9.06% | 12.64% | 39.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 4.09% | 107.61% |
| Two or More Races | 5.12% | 2.6% | -49.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |