Explore the Family Name Witz
The meaning of Witz
German: 1. from the medieval personal name Witzo, a short form of any of several ancient Germanic compound names beginning with the element wīg ‘battle’ or wid(u) ‘wood’. 2. variant of Witzig.
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How common is the last name Witz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Witz" has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,717th most common name in the U.S., but fell to the 27,514th spot by 2010, a decline of almost 3%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally during this time period from 857 to 876, representing a growth of 2.22%. The representation of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a small dip of 6.25%, from 0.32 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,717 | #27,514 | -2.98% |
| Count | 857 | 876 | 2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Witz
In terms of ethnic identity, the "Witz" surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as White increased slightly from 91.48% to 92.47%. During the same period, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Hispanic. Notably, those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native were either not represented or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.48% | 92.47% | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 3.2% | -16.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.94% | -7.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.26% | -10% |
| Black | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |