Explore the Family Name Frentz
The meaning of Frentz
German: variant of Frenz. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Gerlinde, Gunter, Konrad.
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How common is the last name Frentz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Frentz' has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,289th but by 2010, it fell to 45,959th place, marking a change of -8.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 483 in 2000 to 464 in 2010, a decrease of nearly -3.93%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people declined by -11.11% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #45,959 | -8.68% |
| Count | 483 | 464 | -3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frentz
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Frentz surname identify as White. In 2000, about 97.31% identified as such, decreasing slightly to 96.55% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 96.55% | -0.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |