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

Bortz, 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 Bortz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bortz in America

Bortz is the 11290th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bortz surname appeared 2,798 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 Bortz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bortz 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 Bortz

The surname BORTZ is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "burz," which means "short" or "small." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a short stature.

During the medieval period, surnames were often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or places of origin. The name BORTZ likely started as a descriptive surname given to someone who was shorter than average. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest records of the name BORTZ can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already established in that region by that time.

In the 14th century, there are records of a man named Johannes BORTZ, who was a prominent merchant in the city of Nuremberg, Germany. He is mentioned in several historical documents related to trade and commerce in the region.

Another notable bearer of the surname BORTZ was Hans BORTZ, a German theologian and reformer who lived in the 16th century (1492-1564). He was a supporter of Martin Luther and played a role in the Protestant Reformation.

During the 17th century, the name BORTZ appeared in various records across different regions of Germany. One example is Christian BORTZ (1625-1697), a German painter and engraver who was known for his religious artwork.

In the 18th century, Johann Friedrich BORTZ (1720-1789) was a German writer and philosopher who contributed to the Enlightenment movement. He published several works on philosophy and education during his lifetime.

As the centuries progressed, the surname BORTZ spread to different parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated or settled in new regions. However, its origins can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe during the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bortz

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

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

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