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

Notz, 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 Notz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Notz in America

Notz is the 47878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Notz surname appeared 442 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 Notz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Notz 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 Notz

The surname NOTZ has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Notz," which means "need" or "necessity." The name may have been given to someone who lived in a state of poverty or need.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NOTZ can be found in the town of Nürnberg, Germany, in the late 1500s. In a document from 1587, a man named Hans NOTZ is mentioned as a resident of the city.

In the 17th century, the name NOTZ began to appear in various parts of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. It is possible that the name was also associated with certain place names, such as Notzing or Notzingen, which may have influenced its spelling and pronunciation.

A notable figure bearing the surname NOTZ was Johann Friedrich NOTZ (1784-1856), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. His works were widely acclaimed and can be found in several art museums across Europe.

Another notable individual was Karl Friedrich NOTZ (1825-1904), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) from 1871 to 1884.

In the 19th century, the surname NOTZ began to spread beyond Germany, with some families emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One such individual was Wilhelm NOTZ (1868-1943), a German-American engineer and inventor who held several patents for his inventions.

In the early 20th century, the name NOTZ gained recognition through the work of Hermann NOTZ (1880-1964), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other German cities.

Another prominent figure was Hans NOTZ (1901-1991), a German journalist and author who wrote extensively about the Third Reich and the Nazi regime. His books and articles provided valuable insights into that dark period of German history.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname NOTZ throughout history, showcasing its presence and significance in various fields and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Notz

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

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

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