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

Batz, 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 Batz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Batz in America

Batz is the 15229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Batz surname appeared 1,933 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 Batz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Batz 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 Batz

The surname BATZ is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to have derived from the German word "Batze," which referred to a type of coin or currency that was widely used in certain regions of Germany during that time period. The name may have initially been given to someone who worked as a minter or coin maker, or perhaps to someone who dealt in coins or currency exchange.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BATZ appears in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated around 1350. The document mentions a "Hans Batz," who was a merchant and member of the local guild. This suggests that the name had already become established as a surname by that point.

In the 15th century, the name BATZ can be found in records from various parts of southern Germany, including Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This indicates that the name had spread and taken root across multiple regions during that era.

An interesting historical figure bearing the surname BATZ was Johannes Batz, a German theologian and religious reformer who lived from 1514 to 1590. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and played a role in the spread of Lutheranism throughout parts of Germany.

Another notable individual with the name BATZ was Heinrich Batz, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1758 to 1822. He is known for his landscape paintings and etchings, which captured scenes from various regions of Germany and Switzerland.

In the 19th century, the name BATZ appears to have been particularly common in the area around the city of Augsburg, in Bavaria. This is evidenced by the presence of several individuals with the surname in local records and documents from that time period.

One such individual was Karl Batz, an influential industrialist and businessman who lived from 1810 to 1878. He founded a successful textile manufacturing company in Augsburg and played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

Another notable BATZ from the 19th century was Friedrich Batz, a German architect who lived from 1820 to 1895. He was responsible for designing several prominent buildings and structures in Augsburg, including the city's main train station and a number of churches and public buildings.

While the surname BATZ has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely through emigration and migration patterns over the centuries. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances remain firmly rooted in the historical regions of southern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Batz

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

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

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