2000
#17,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,467
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.54
Rare Last name
Batz
A German and Jewish surname derived from the Middle High German word "batze," meaning a coin or lump of metal.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,188 Americans carry the last name Batz. That puts it at #14,899 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.64 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 156,652 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Batz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.2K
1 in 156,652
Census rank
#14,899
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,908 bearers of the surname Batz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.64 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14899th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Batz, the largest self-reported group is White at 54.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (42.5%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Batz
Among Census respondents with the surname Batz, the largest self-reported group is White at 54.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (42.5%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Batz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Batz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White54.7% · 1,044
- Hispanic or Latino42.5% · 811
- Two or more races1.2% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 14
- Black or African American0.7% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Batz
Batz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#15,229
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,933
+466 bearers (+31.8%)
Per 100,000 0.66
Rank movement Up 2,410 places
2020
#14,899
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,908
-25 bearers (-1.3%)
Per 100,000 0.64
Rank movement Up 330 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,639 | 1,467 | 0.54 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #15,229 | 1,933 | 0.66 | +466 bearers (+31.8%) | Up 2,410 places |
| 2020 | #14,899 | 1,908 | 0.64 | -25 bearers (-1.3%) | Up 330 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Batz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,229 | #14,899 | 2.2% |
| Count | 1,933 | 1,908 | -1.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.66 | 0.64 | -3.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Batz bearers went from 1,933 to 1,908 (-1.3% change). The surname moved up 330 positions in the national ranking, going from #15,229 to #14,899.
FAQ
Batz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Batz?
Name Census estimates that about 2,188 living Americans carry the surname Batz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 156,652 residents.
How common is Batz?
Batz ranks #14,899 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.64 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,908 people with the surname Batz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,188), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.64 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.64 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Batz.
Has Batz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Batz went from 1,933 recorded bearers to 1,908. That is a decrease of 25 (-1.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #15,229 to #14,899.
What does the Census say about the background of Batz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Batz, the largest self-reported group is White at 54.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (42.5%) and Two or More Races (1.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Batz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.7% (1,044 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Batz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (54.7%), Hispanic (42.5%), Two or More Races (1.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Batz (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Batz mean?
A German and Jewish surname derived from the Middle High German word "batze," meaning a coin or lump of metal. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Batz (0.64 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Batz?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Batz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.