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

Puetz, 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 Puetz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Puetz in America

Puetz is the 21019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Puetz surname appeared 1,251 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 Puetz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Puetz 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 Puetz

The surname Puetz originated in Germany, specifically in the regions of Saxony and Prussia. It dates back to the 14th century and is derived from the German word "Putz," which means "ornament" or "decoration." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a decorative craftsman or embellisher.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Puetz can be found in various German parish records and census documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a Hans Puetz in the town of Görlitz, Saxony, in 1572.

The name Puetz has also been found in various spellings throughout history, such as Pütz, Putz, and Putze. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in record-keeping practices.

Several individuals with the surname Puetz have achieved notable historical significance. Johann Puetz (1669-1744) was a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. In the 19th century, Friedrich Puetz (1786-1846) was a prominent German historian and author known for his works on ancient history.

Another notable figure was Carl Puetz (1838-1918), a German-American artist and engraver who emigrated to the United States in the late 19th century and became known for his intricate engravings and etchings.

In the 20th century, Hans Puetz (1901-1989) was a renowned German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts of Berlin after World War II.

Wilhelm Puetz (1875-1949), a German politician and lawyer, served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) during the Weimar Republic and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

While the surname Puetz is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Puetz

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

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

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