Explore the Family Name Zutz
The meaning of Zutz
1. German: nickname from a Germanized form of (Old) Slavic cuc ‘dog’. 2. South German: unflattering nickname for a roaming person, from Middle High German zucken ‘to seize, to grab’, also ‘to appropriate, to steal’. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda.
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How common is the last name Zutz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zutz has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 71,143 in popularity with a proportion of 0.09 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 80,678 with a proportion of 0.08 per 100k people. This represents a 13.4% decrease in rank and an 8.2% drop in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #80,678 | -13.4% |
| Count | 256 | 235 | -8.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zutz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Zutz identify as White. In 2000, 96.09% of people with this surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 97.45% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data also showed no change in the percentage of people identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 97.45% | 1.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |