Explore the Family Name Enz
The meaning of Enz
South German and Swiss German: from a short form of the personal names Anselm or Ernst. Compare Ens. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ilse, Erwin, Hans, Helmuth, Hermann, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Enz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Enz has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,672nd and fell to 28,729th by 2010, a drop of 7.71%. The number of people with the Enz surname also dropped from 859 in 2000 to 829 in 2010, a decrease of 3.49%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Enz surname per 100k decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,672 | #28,729 | -7.71% |
| Count | 859 | 829 | -3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enz
Ethnic identity data pulled from the Decennial U.S. Census for the surname Enz shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, accounting for 96.74% in 2000 and 95.90% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.87%. There was no recorded change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. However, there was a significant increase in Hispanic ethnicity from 1.40% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010, an increase of 72.14%. Those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased, with 1.16% in 2000 down to 0.97% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 95.9% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.41% | 72.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 0.97% | -16.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |