Explore the Family Name Gentz
The meaning of Gentz
1. German: variant of Genz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. In some cases also an Americanized or Germanized form of Hungarian Göncz or Gönc: from a Hungarian pet form of the personal name Konrad, derived from Künc, which is from German Kunz; or a habitational name from a place called Göncz in Abaúj County. The surname Gönc is also found in Slovenia. 3. In some cases also an Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Genc. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Bernhard, Hertha, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Gentz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gentz has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, Gentz was ranked 19,343 in terms of frequency with 1,296 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dipped to 22,201 with only 1,162 recorded Gentz's, marking a drop of around 10.34%. The proportion of people with the surname Gentz per 100k also saw a reduction from 0.48 to 0.39, a decline of about 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,343 | #22,201 | -14.78% |
| Count | 1,296 | 1,162 | -10.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.39 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gentz
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Gentz identify as White, with the figure standing at 96.53% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.87% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.69% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. Hispanic representation among the Gentz surname fell from 1.23% to 0.77%, while the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders dropped to zero. An introduction of the American Indian and Alaskan Native category was noted in 2010, making up 1.03% of people with the Gentz surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 95.87% | -0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.72% | 149.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 0.77% | -37.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |