Explore the Family Name Gentsch
The meaning of Gentsch
Germanized form of Sorbian Jenč (see Jentsch 1) and also of Jeńš and Jenš (see Jensch 1, compare Gensch). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Gentsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gentsch has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,476 in popularity and by 2010, it fell slightly to rank 69,170, marking a 4.05% decrease in ranking. However, the actual count of individuals with the Gentsch surname increased marginally from 278 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, which is a 2.16% increase. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #69,170 | -4.05% |
| Count | 278 | 284 | 2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gentsch
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Gentsch surname. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight shift in ethnicity. The percentage of White individuals with the Gentsch surname decreased slightly from 96.76% to 94.72%, a 2.11% change. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanic individuals increased from 2.16% to 2.46%, a 13.89% change. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 94.72% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 2.46% | 13.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |