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

Getz, 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 Getz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Getz in America

Getz is the 4605th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Getz surname appeared 7,703 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Getz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Getz 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 Getz

The surname Getz is of German origin, derived from the medieval personal name Gottschalk, which was composed of the Old German elements "Gott" meaning "God" and "scalc" meaning "servant" or "retainer." This name was widespread in various parts of Germany during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval German records and documents. One notable example is the mention of a Gottschalk von Hagen in a 13th-century manuscript from the Rhineland region of Germany. Additionally, the Getz surname is believed to have connections to various place names in Germany, such as Getzsau and Getzau.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Getz surname began to appear more frequently in various regions of Germany. One notable individual from this period was Johann Getz, a German composer and organist born in Wertheim in 1591. He was known for his contributions to the development of Protestant church music.

In the 18th century, the Getz surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Switzerland and France. One notable figure from this era was Jean-Baptiste Getz, a French painter born in Calais in 1767. He specialized in portraiture and historical paintings, and his works can be found in various museums across France.

As the 19th century dawned, the Getz surname continued to gain prominence in various fields. One notable individual was Eduard Getz, a German botanist and explorer born in Calbe in 1838. He conducted extensive research on the flora of South America and made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Stanislaus Getz, a Polish-American engineer and inventor born in Warsaw in 1856. He is best known for his pioneering work in the field of wireless telegraphy and his contributions to the development of early radio technology.

In the 20th century, the Getz surname continued to be represented in various fields. One notable individual was Stan Getz, an American jazz saxophonist born in Philadelphia in 1927. He was a leading figure in the cool jazz movement and is widely regarded as one of the most influential saxophonists of his time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Getz

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

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

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