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

Bartz, 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 Bartz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bartz in America

Bartz is the 5954th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bartz surname appeared 5,781 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Bartz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bartz 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 Bartz

The surname Bartz is of German origin, with its earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was likely derived from the Old German word "bart," meaning "beard."

In the Middle Ages, the name Bartz was often used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals with prominent beards. This practice was common during that time when surnames were still evolving and often based on physical characteristics or occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bartz can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae," a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, dating back to the late 12th century. This record mentions a person named "Bartoldus de Bartze," indicating the presence of the name in that region.

During the 13th century, the name Bartz appeared in various forms, such as "Bartze," "Bartzsch," and "Bartzke," reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations were often associated with specific towns or villages, leading to the formation of locational surnames like "Bartzendorf" or "Bartzheim."

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Bartz was Hans Bartz, a prominent merchant and burgomaster (mayor) of the city of Goslar in Lower Saxony. He played a significant role in the city's governance and trade affairs during his time in office, which lasted from 1382 to 1398.

Another historical figure with the surname Bartz was Johann Bartz, a German theologian and reformer who lived in the 16th century. Born in Saxony in 1515, he was a follower of Martin Luther and actively participated in the Protestant Reformation movement.

In the 17th century, the name Bartz was also present in the records of the Palatinate region of Germany. A notable individual from this period was Christoph Bartz, a skilled craftsman and woodcarver who lived in the town of Heidelberg. His intricate woodcarvings adorned many churches and buildings in the region, earning him a reputation as a master artisan.

Moving into the 18th century, one notable bearer of the Bartz surname was Johann Georg Bartz, a German composer and organist born in Thuringia in 1722. He composed numerous church cantatas and organ works, contributing significantly to the musical landscape of his time.

Lastly, in the 19th century, the name Bartz gained prominence with the birth of Wilhelm Bartz in 1849 in Schleswig-Holstein. He was a renowned German explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to Africa and Asia, making important contributions to the fields of geography and natural history.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Bartz throughout history, showcasing its rich heritage and diverse presence across various regions of Germany over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bartz

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

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 Bartz 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 Bartz 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 Bartz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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