Explore the Family Name Wiltzius
The meaning of Wiltzius
German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Wiltz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiltzius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiltzius has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 71,143 with a count of 256 people, making it a relatively uncommon name. By 2010, there was a slight increase in its rank to 70,645 and the count rose to 277, indicating an 8.2% increase over the decade. Despite the rise in the number of people bearing the surname, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #70,645 | 0.7% |
| Count | 256 | 277 | 8.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiltzius
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiltzius also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Wiltzius surname identified as White (97.27%). However, by 2010, while this community still made up the majority, the percentage had decreased slightly to 94.22%. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a small portion that identified as Hispanic (2.53%) and another segment that identified as belonging to two or more races (1.81%), neither of which was present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 94.22% | -3.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |