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

Youtz, 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 Youtz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Youtz in America

Youtz is the 54864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Youtz surname appeared 375 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 Youtz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Youtz 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 Youtz

The surname Youtz has its origins rooted in Germany, specifically within regions that were historically home to numerous small principalities and states, such as Bavaria or the Rhineland. The earliest known records of this surname date back to the medieval period, likely around the 13th or 14th century, at a time when surnames were becoming more common in Europe as populations grew and identification needs increased.

The name Youtz is believed to derive from a Germanic personal name "Jodocus" or "Jodok," a German form of the Breton name "Iodoc," meaning "lord" or "prince." Over time, regional dialects and varied spellings led to the evolution of the name to its current form. There have been variations in spelling including "Jutz" and "Jouetz." The surname is also associated with the Middle High German word "jot," which means "good."

Historical references to the surname Youtz appear in various old manuscripts and church records from the late medieval and early modern periods. Among these, one notable record includes a mention of a Heinrich Youtz in a 15th-century Bavarian municipal document, indicating that the family held some social standing in the region. Also, parish records from the 16th and 17th centuries in towns throughout the Rhineland-Palatinate show several Youtz family members being baptized, married, or buried.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is that of Johann Youtz, born in 1584, who was a merchant dealing in textiles. His business agreements, which included cross-border trade between regions of Germany and the Low Countries, are documented in a series of letters held in a Frankfurt archive. Another early bearer of the name is Maria Youtz, who in 1610 was recorded as a benefactor to a local abbey in the Rheinland.

By the 18th century, the Youtz surname had crossed the Atlantic. Georg Youtz, born in 1734, was one of the German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania. His descendants became known for their contributions to local communities, particularly in farming and trade.

Jacob Youtz, a notable descendant, born in 1809, became engaged in politics and served as a state legislator in Pennsylvania. His influence was notable in the development of local infrastructure, including the creation of roadways and public buildings during the mid-19th century.

Lastly, in the realm of education and the sciences, there is the prominent figure of Dr. Herbert Youtz, born in 1876, who made significant contributions to early 20th-century medical research, particularly in bacteriology. His work helped lay the foundation for modern hygienic practices in hospitals.

These examples, together with the linguistic and cultural history of the surname, illustrate the rich background and the varied contributions of individuals bearing the Youtz name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Youtz

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

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

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