Explore the Family Name Wiltz
How common is the last name Wiltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiltz saw a modest rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The name's rank improved slightly from 11,146th to 11,095th during this period, representing a 0.46% change. Furthermore, the number of individuals carrying the Wiltz surname increased by 9.57%, growing from 2,611 in 2000 to 2,861 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with the Wiltz name per 100,000 remained constant at 0.97.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,146 | #11,095 | 0.46% |
| Count | 2,611 | 2,861 | 9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiltz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiltz also underwent changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as Black rose marginally from 60.90% in 2000 to 62.64% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase in percentage terms, almost doubling from 2.03% to 3.77%. The percentage identifying as White decreased by 11.39%, falling from 34.32% in 2000 to 30.41% in 2010. People identifying with two or more ethnicities climbed from 1.91% to 2.59%, while there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60.9% | 62.64% | 2.86% |
| White | 34.32% | 30.41% | -11.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.77% | 85.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 2.59% | 35.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |