Explore the Family Name Banz
The meaning of Banz
German: 1. habitational name from a place in Franconia so named, or a topographic name from Old High German banz, which denotes the administrative area of a tribe and is probably the origin of the placename. 2. (Bavaria): from Middle High German banz, denoting a barrel or drinking vessel which was used by reapers in the fields, hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a farm laborer or a maker of such vessels. Compare Bantz.
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How common is the last name Banz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Banz has shown a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010 in the United States. It was ranked 64,934th in 2000 and fell to 69,793rd in 2010, marking a drop of 7.48%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a small decline from 286 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.75%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people fell by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #69,793 | -7.48% |
| Count | 286 | 281 | -1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banz
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates changes in the distribution among those carrying the Banz surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (a decrease from 98.25% in 2000 to 91.10% in 2010), there were also some shifts towards greater diversity. There was no recorded percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories in 2000, but by 2010, they each accounted for 3.20% of individuals with the Banz surname. Additionally, the Hispanic representation rose to 2.14% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 91.1% | -7.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |