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

Itz, 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 Itz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Itz in America

Itz is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Itz surname appeared 137 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 Itz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Itz 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 Itz

The surname ITZ originates from Germany, where it first appeared in records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "itz," which means "now" or "at present." The name was likely used as a descriptive surname for someone who was always prompt or punctual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ITZ surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dated 1285. This document mentions a "Johannes Itz" as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Itz," "Itz," and "Ytze," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. For instance, the Göttingen City Archives from 1376 record a "Hinricus Ytze" as a citizen of the town.

The ITZ surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Saxony, Brandenburg, and Thuringia, where it was often associated with families of landowners and merchants. One notable bearer of the name was Hans Itz (1480-1538), a German merchant and member of the influential Itz family from Nuremberg.

In the 16th century, the surname crossed borders and appeared in records from neighboring countries, such as the Netherlands and Poland. For example, the Dutch historian Emanuel van Meteren (1535-1612) mentions a "Pieter Itz" in his chronicles of the Dutch Revolt.

As the name spread across Europe, it also took on various spellings and variations, including "Itz," "Itz," "Itz," and "Itz." One notable bearer of the name during this time was Johann Itz (1590-1662), a German composer and organist from Thuringia.

Throughout the centuries, the ITZ surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and politicians. Notable examples include the German philosopher and mathematician Johann Itz (1617-1692), the Dutch painter Pieter Itz (1648-1721), and the Prussian statesman Karl Itz (1788-1856).

While the surname ITZ is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of German and European naming traditions, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the region over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Itz

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

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

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