Find out how popular the last name Baltz is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Baltz.

Baltz, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Baltz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baltz in America

Baltz is the 13810th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baltz surname appeared 2,189 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Baltz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baltz to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Baltz

The surname Baltz has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to derive from the German word "balt," which means "bold" or "brave." Some historical records suggest that the name might also be associated with the German town of Balz or its variations like Baltz, Balzen, or Baltzen.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various German documents and manuscripts, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baltz was in the Bavarian town of Augsburg, where a certain Heinrich Baltz was mentioned in a legal document dated 1278.

The Baltz name gained prominence during the 16th and 17th centuries, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. Johann Baltz (1518-1592), a German mathematician and astronomer, was widely respected for his contributions to the field of astronomy and his work on calculating the positions of planets.

Another historical figure was Peter Baltz (1602-1672), a German Protestant theologian and author, who served as the rector of the University of Wittenberg and published numerous works on theology and philosophy.

In the 18th century, the Baltz surname appeared in various regions of Germany, including Saxony, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate. One notable individual from this period was Johann Gottfried Baltz (1734-1805), a German composer and organist known for his compositions for the organ and his contributions to church music.

The 19th century saw the Baltz name spread to other parts of Europe and North America due to immigration. One of the most notable figures from this era was August Baltz (1842-1914), a German-American entrepreneur and founder of the Baltz Brewing Company in Philadelphia, which became one of the largest breweries in the United States during the late 19th century.

Another individual of note was Emil Baltz (1867-1948), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Philadelphia, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

While the Baltz surname has its roots in Germany, it has since become widespread across various regions and countries, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baltz

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Baltz.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Baltz was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Baltz has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Baltz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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