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

Netz, 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 Netz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Netz in America

Netz is the 38265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Netz surname appeared 579 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 Netz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Netz 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 Netz

The surname Netz has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Netz," which means "net" or "fishing net." This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation or trade related to fishing or net-making.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Netz can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. The surname appears in various forms, such as "Netze," "Netzke," and "Netzin."

During the 14th century, the name Netz appeared in the tax records of the city of Nuremberg, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were living and working in that region. The name was also found in records from the cities of Augsburg and Regensburg, suggesting a widespread presence in southern Germany.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Netz was Johannes Netz, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1491 to 1565. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and worked alongside Martin Luther.

Another historical figure with the surname Netz was Johann Netz, a German composer and organist who lived from 1666 to 1716. He was known for his contributions to the development of baroque music in Germany.

The surname Netz can also be traced back to the town of Netzschkau in Saxony, Germany. This town's name is derived from the Slavic word "Nětčica," meaning "little fishing net," which further reinforces the connection between the surname and its occupational origins.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual with the surname Netz was Johann Caspar Netz, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1721 to 1784. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was a member of the Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences.

Another notable figure was Carl Netz, a German philologist and historian who lived from 1826 to 1897. He was known for his work on ancient Greek and Roman literature and was a professor at the University of Strasbourg.

The surname Netz has been found in various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern and central parts of the country. Over time, it has also spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated from their ancestral homelands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Netz

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

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

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