Explore the Family Name Virts
The meaning of Virts
Americanized form of German Wirtz or Würtz (see Wurtz).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Virts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Virts' showed slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,622nd most common surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 41,100th place, a decrease of 1.18%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 507 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 4.54%. The proportion of people with the 'Virts' surname per 100k of the population decreased by 5.26% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #41,100 | -1.18% |
| Count | 507 | 530 | 4.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Virts
In terms of ethnicity, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the 'Virts' surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 96.45% to 96.60% respectively. People identifying as belonging to two or more races made up 1.58% of the 'Virts' population in 2000, dropping to 1.32% in 2010, indicating a decrease of 16.46%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 96.6% | 0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.32% | -16.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |