Explore the Family Name Gentner
The meaning of Gentner
South German: variant of Ganter 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gentner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gentner has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname held a ranking of 16,682, which rose to 14,651 by 2010—an overall change of 12.17%. The count of individuals bearing the Gentner surname also grew during this period, from 1,580 in 2000 to 2,031 in 2010—a significant upsurge of 28.54%. Consequently, the proportion of those with the Gentner name per 100,000 people increased by approximately 16.95%, from 0.59 to 0.69.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,682 | #14,651 | 12.17% |
| Count | 1,580 | 2,031 | 28.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.69 | 16.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gentner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Gentner population between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly White, this group saw a minor decrease of 1.17% over the decade, from 96.65% to 95.52%. Simultaneously, the Hispanic representation experienced growth of 20.65%, increasing from 1.84% to 2.22%. The percentage of Gentners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly declined by 13.73%, from 0.51% to 0.44%. Remarkably, the number of Gentners reporting two or more races more than doubled, jumping from 0.70% to 1.43%. The data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero in both years, denoting a lack of representatives from these backgrounds among the Gentners.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 95.52% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.22% | 20.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.43% | 104.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.44% | -13.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |