Explore the Family Name Welz
The meaning of Welz
German: 1. variant of Walz. 2. habitational name from Oberwölz (formerly Welz) on the border between Styria and Carinthia, in Austria; or from the German towns of Welz (near Aachen), Welze (near Hanover), or Wölls (near Landsberg; formerly recorded as Weltz and Welss). 3. from Middle High German, Middle Low German wels ‘catfish’, hence probably a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish. Some characteristic forenames: German Angelika, Gerhardt, Hans, Kurt, Leonhard.
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How common is the last name Welz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Welz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Welz surname ranked 29,696 in popularity with a count of 748 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 33,036, reflecting a 11.25% decrease in rank. The number of people with the Welz surname also decreased by 7.35% to 693 in 2010, with the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 17.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,696 | #33,036 | -11.25% |
| Count | 748 | 693 | -7.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Welz
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Welz, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Welz surname identify as White, with percentages remaining relatively stable - 94.79% in 2000 dropping slightly to 94.66% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both saw decreases of 7.45% and 24.63% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 2.41% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. No data was available for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 94.66% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 3.32% | 37.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.01% | -24.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 0.87% | -7.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |