Explore the Family Name Zietz
The meaning of Zietz
East German: 1. habitational name from Zitz in Brandenburg or Zietzen in Pomerania (now Poland). 2. variant of Zeitz.
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How common is the last name Zietz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zietz saw a marginal dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 39,111 and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 39,281, marking a slight decrease of 0.43%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Zietz name increased from 530 to 560, showing a growth of 5.66% over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also slid down by 5%, from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #39,281 | -0.43% |
| Count | 530 | 560 | 5.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zietz
The Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zietz. Over the years 2000 to 2010, there was a minor shift observed. In 2000, 98.3% of those carrying the Zietz surname identified as White, but by 2010 this had dipped slightly to 96.61%. There was negligible representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in both years. Notably, though, the surname did see an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity by 2010, which accounted for 1.96% of the population with the Zietz surname. This marked an increase since 2000 when no individual identifying with the Hispanic ethnicity carried the Zietz surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 96.61% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| 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% |