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

Vertz, 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 Vertz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vertz in America

Vertz is the 40610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vertz surname appeared 538 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 Vertz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vertz 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 Vertz

The surname VERTZ is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first appeared in records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Werder," which refers to a piece of land surrounded by water or a river island. This suggests that the name may have initially been a topographic name, given to someone who lived near or on such a landform.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the baptismal records of St. Peter's Church in Berlin, where a Christoph Vertz was baptized in 1578. Another early reference is found in the town of Elbing (now Elblag, Poland), where a merchant named Hans Vertz is mentioned in guild records from 1602.

As the name spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, it underwent various spelling variations, including Werdtz, Wertz, and Vertz. In some areas, the name may have been influenced by occupational or descriptive surnames, leading to alternative meanings or derivations.

Notable individuals bearing the surname VERTZ throughout history include Johann Vertz (1648-1718), a German composer and organist known for his sacred works; Anna Vertz (1790-1867), a German philanthropist and advocate for women's education; and Friedrich Vertz (1820-1895), a German historian and author of several works on the Reformation.

In the 19th century, the name found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond, with individuals like Émile Vertz (1839-1901), a Belgian painter and illustrator, and Theodor Vertz (1852-1924), a Russian-born artist and professor who worked in Germany and Switzerland.

Another noteworthy figure was Maximilian Vertz (1872-1946), an Austrian-born architect who designed several prominent buildings in Vienna, including the Palais Stoclet, now considered a masterpiece of early modern architecture.

While the surname VERTZ may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and various regions, reflecting the diverse paths and contributions of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vertz

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

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

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