Explore the Family Name Wollitz
The meaning of Wollitz
German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized pet form of an Old Slavic personal name based on the element vol ‘to want’ (from Old Slavic voliti).
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How common is the last name Wollitz in the United States?
The surname Wollitz saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Wollitz was ranked 67,113 and by 2010 it dropped to 74,375 marking a decrease of 10.82 percent. The count of people with this surname also fell from 275 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, which showed a 5.45 percent decrease. The proportion of people named Wollitz per 100,000 people also decreased by 10 percent during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #74,375 | -10.82% |
| Count | 275 | 260 | -5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wollitz
Changes were also noted in the ethnic identity associated with the Wollitz surname from 2000 to 2010 based on the information from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 2.18 percent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander but this number dropped to zero in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities were not present in 2000 but made up 1.92 percent in 2010. The majority of people with the Wollitz surname identified as White in both years, but there was a slight decrease from 94.18 percent in 2000 to 93.08 percent in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic from zero in 2000 to 3.46 percent in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.18% | 93.08% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.18% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |