Explore the Family Name Zavitz
The meaning of Zavitz
1. Altered form of German Zewitz or Sewitz, a habitational name from a place so called in eastern Germany, or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. The surname Zewitz is apparently no longer found in Germany, while the variant Sewitz is very rare there. Compare Savitz 2, Sevits, and Sivits. 2. Altered form of Jewish Savich or Savitz, or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Zavitz trace their origin to certain George and Barbara Zewitz or Zavitz, Mennonites (originally probably German Protestants) from Strasbourg in Alsace, France, who came to North America in the 1720s and settled in Bucks County, PA.
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How common is the last name Zavitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zavitz saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,906 and fell to rank 72,332 in 2010, marking a change of -2.01%. However, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 4.67%, from 257 in 2000 to 269 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 10%, standing at 0.1 in 2000 and falling to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #72,332 | -2.01% |
| Count | 257 | 269 | 4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zavitz
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Zavitz surname identify as White, though there was a small decrease of 1.76% between 2000 and 2010. During these years, White representation went from 96.11% to 94.42%. There was a minor increase for those identifying as Hispanic, moving up by 14.36% to reach 2.23%. Additionally, there were individuals in 2010 who identified with two or more races, making up 2.60% of the Zavitz surname holders. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 94.42% | -1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.23% | 14.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |