Explore the Family Name Entz
The meaning of Entz
German and Swiss German: variant of Enz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Entz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Entz has experienced minor fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,199th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had slid slightly to the 31,033rd position, marking a subtle decline of 2.76%. However, the count of people bearing the name Entz actually grew, increasing from 732 in 2000 to 748 in 2010, a rise of 2.19%. The proportion per 100k dropped by 7.41%, from 0.27 to 0.25 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,199 | #31,033 | -2.76% |
| Count | 732 | 748 | 2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Entz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Entz also saw some changes during this decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Entz bearers identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.63% in 2000 to 94.25% in 2010. The individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, experiencing a small decrease from 0.82% to 0.80%. The largest change can be seen in those identifying with two or more races which soared from 0.68% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010, a whopping increase of 155.88%. The Hispanic population within the Entz surname increased by 10.73%, moving from 2.05% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 94.25% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.27% | 10.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.74% | 155.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.8% | -2.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |