Explore the Family Name Youtz
The meaning of Youtz
Probably an Americanized form of German Jutz or Jautz, a variant of Jaus, itself a South German variant of Joos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Youtz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Youtz saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,665th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had slipped to 54,864th place, marking a decline of 12.74%. The number of people with the Youtz name also decreased during this period, from 407 to 375, a drop of 7.86%. As a result, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #54,864 | -12.74% |
| Count | 407 | 375 | -7.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Youtz
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with this surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of the Youtz surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, the vast majority of Youtz bearers identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 98.03% in 2000 to 96.27% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of Youtz bearers who identify as Hispanic increased by 27.21%, rising from 1.47% to 1.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 96.27% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.87% | 27.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |