Explore the Family Name Woltz
The meaning of Woltz
German: from a pet form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names beginning with the element walt ‘rule’ (see for example Walter).
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How common is the last name Woltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Woltz showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,723 in popularity with 1,055 people carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 25,924, with only 948 individuals identifying as Woltz. This represents a decrease of 14.09% in rank and 10.14% in count over this period. The proportion of people with the surname Woltz per 100,000 also dropped by 17.95%, from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,723 | #25,924 | -14.09% |
| Count | 1,055 | 948 | -10.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.32 | -17.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woltz
When assessing the ethnic identity of the Woltz surname holders based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified themselves as White both in 2000 and 2010, at 91.75% and 91.24% respectively. A small percentage of people with this surname identified as Black (5.50% in 2000 and 5.27% in 2010), or Hispanic (1.14% in 2000 and 1.58% in 2010). There was a slight increase in people of Hispanic identity and a minor decrease among those identifying as Black. There were also some who identified as belonging to two or more races (1.33% in 2000 and 1.16% in 2010). No data was found for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.75% | 91.24% | -0.56% |
| Black | 5.5% | 5.27% | -4.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.58% | 38.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.16% | -12.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |