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

Effertz, 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 Effertz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Effertz in America

Effertz is the 39887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Effertz surname appeared 550 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Effertz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Effertz 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 Effertz

The surname Effertz has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in the areas that are now part of modern-day Germany. The name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime between the 11th and 15th centuries.

One theory suggests that the name Effertz is derived from a Germanic personal name, possibly a combination of the elements "eff" and "hart," which could mean "strong" or "brave." Another possibility is that the name is linked to a place name or a locational identifier, indicating that the earliest bearers of the name may have hailed from a specific town or region.

Historical records and documents from the medieval period offer glimpses into the early use of the name Effertz. For instance, the name appears in various charters, land deeds, and legal documents from that era, often in slightly different spellings such as Efferti, Efferts, or Effertze.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Effertz was Hans Effertz, a merchant who lived in the city of Cologne in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Johann Effertz, a scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Heidelberg in the early 16th century (born around 1480, died circa 1550).

In the 17th century, a man named Peter Effertz gained recognition as a skilled woodcarver and craftsman, creating intricate works for churches and noble households in the region of Baden-Württemberg. His legacy lived on through his apprentices and the continuation of the woodcarving tradition in his family.

During the 18th century, a military officer named Wilhelm Effertz distinguished himself in the service of the Prussian army, participating in various campaigns and conflicts of that era. He was born in 1725 and died in 1801.

Another notable bearer of the Effertz name was Maria Effertz, a philanthropist and humanitarian who founded an orphanage and shelter for destitute children in the city of Düsseldorf in the late 19th century. She dedicated her life to improving the lives of underprivileged youth, and her work left a lasting impact on the local community.

While the surname Effertz may have started as a localized name in the German-speaking regions, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated or relocated over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Effertz

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

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

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