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

Wirtz, 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 Wirtz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wirtz in America

Wirtz is the 7942nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wirtz surname appeared 4,166 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Wirtz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wirtz 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 Wirtz

The surname Wirtz is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "wirt," which means "host" or "innkeeper." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an individual who owned or operated an inn or tavern.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Wirtz can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, particularly in regions of present-day Germany and Switzerland. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johannes Wirtz, a citizen of the city of Cologne, mentioned in a document dated 1285.

The name Wirtz has also been associated with various place names, such as Wirtzfeld and Wirtzhaus, which further reinforces its connection to the hospitality industry. In some cases, the name may have also been derived from the occupation of "Wirt" or "Wirtin," referring to an innkeeper or hostess.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Wirtz. One example is Johann Wirtz (1589-1662), a German theologian and professor at the University of Heidelberg. Another is Johann Christoph Wirtz (1742-1807), a German architect and builder who was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the Rhineland region.

Additionally, the name Wirtz has been associated with various artistic and cultural figures. Carl Wirtz (1839-1916) was a German landscape painter known for his depictions of the Black Forest region. Renée Wirtz (1904-1968) was a French actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions during the mid-20th century.

In the realm of sports, Willi Wirtz (1892-1957) was a German footballer who played as a forward for several clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Fortuna Düsseldorf. He also represented the German national team at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

It is worth noting that while the surname Wirtz is primarily associated with Germany and German-speaking regions, it has also been found in other parts of Europe and around the world due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wirtz

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

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

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