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

Beltz, 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 Beltz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beltz in America

Beltz is the 7246th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beltz surname appeared 4,603 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 Beltz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beltz 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 Beltz

The surname Beltz is believed to have originated in Germany, possibly in the region of Bavaria or the surrounding areas. The name is thought to have derived from the Old High German word 'beliz,' which means 'bright' or 'shining.' This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a bright or radiant appearance.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various forms, such as 'Beliz,' 'Beltz,' and 'Beltzer,' indicating variations in spelling over time.

In the 14th century, the name Beltz was associated with a prominent family of landowners and noblemen in the region of Franconia, located in present-day northern Bavaria. Historical records mention a certain Konrad Beltz, who was a knight and landowner during this period.

The Beltz surname can also be traced back to the town of Beltz, located in the Vogtlandkreis district of Saxony, Germany. It is possible that the name originated as a reference to someone from this particular town or region.

One notable figure with the surname Beltz was Johann Georg Beltz, a German architect and builder who lived from 1637 to 1719. He was responsible for the construction of several important buildings in the city of Dresden, including the Zwinger Palace and parts of the Dresden Frauenkirche.

Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich Beltz, a German historian and archivist who lived from 1813 to 1878. He was known for his extensive research and publications on the history of the Prussian state and its institutions.

In the 19th century, the Beltz family played a significant role in the publishing industry in Germany. Karl Julius Beltz founded the publishing house Beltz Verlag in 1841, which continues to operate today as one of the leading educational publishers in the country.

It is also worth mentioning that the name Beltz has been associated with various occupations and professions throughout history, including artisans, merchants, and scholars, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and social strata of those who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beltz

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

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

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