Explore the Family Name Yartz
The meaning of Yartz
Americanized form of Slovenian Jarc.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yartz in the United States?
The surname Yartz saw an increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data with its rank improving from 97,848 in 2000 to 84,748 in 2010, a change of 13.39%. The total count of people with this surname rose from 172 in 2000 to 221 in 2010, indicating a growth of 28.49%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 increased by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,848 | #84,748 | 13.39% |
| Count | 172 | 221 | 28.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yartz
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yartz, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly identified with White ethnicity, albeit there was a decrease from 93.60% in 2000 to 91.40% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.91% to 3.62%, representing a 24.40% change. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as 'Two or more races' in 2000, this category accounted for 4.07% of the Yartz surname bearers in 2010. No instances of the surname were found amongst Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 91.4% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 3.62% | 24.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |