Explore the Family Name Weltz
The meaning of Weltz
German: variant of Welz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weltz saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Weltz was ranked 36,672nd most popular surname, while it dropped to the ranking of 45,347th by 2010, which is a change of about -23.66 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 575 in 2000 to 472 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 18 percent. As a proportion per 100,000 people, Weltz went from being represented by 0.21 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, marking a decrease of nearly 24 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #45,347 | -23.66% |
| Count | 575 | 472 | -17.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.16 | -23.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weltz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Weltz also changed slightly from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of holders of this surname identified as White, making up 95.65 percent in 2000 and 95.13 percent in 2010, showing a minimal decline of 0.54 percent. Interestingly, the census recorded an increase in the number of Weltz identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander from 0 to 1.27 percent. Those who identified as having two or more ethnicities saw a decrease from 1.39 percent to 1.06 percent. Hispanic representation also witnessed a slight drop from 1.74 percent to 1.69 percent. There were no people with the surname Weltz who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 95.13% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.69% | -2.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.06% | -23.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |