Explore the Family Name Watz
The meaning of Watz
German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with war ‘to protect or warn’; ‘man’; or ‘true’ as the first element. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels.
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How common is the last name Watz in the United States?
The surname Watz has seen a decline in popularity over a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 43,875th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 50,106th place, representing a drop of 14.2%. This decrease was also reflected in the actual count of people with this surname, which dropped from 463 individuals in 2000 to 418 in 2010 – an overall decline of 9.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #50,106 | -14.2% |
| Count | 463 | 418 | -9.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Watz
Ethnic identity associated with the name Watz has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census figures. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.84% in 2000 and 96.41% in 2010. A minor decrease of 1.46% was seen over the span of a decade. The data also shows that there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity using this surname in 2000, but by 2010, they represented 1.20% of the Watz population. However, it's important to note that certain categories such as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained constant at 0% or witnessed a shift to 0% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 96.41% | -1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |