Explore the Family Name Gentzler
The meaning of Gentzler
South German: variant of Ganser.
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How common is the last name Gentzler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gentzler has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gentzler ranked as the 32,417th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 34,878th position, reflecting a 7.59% decrease in rank. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased during this period, from 669 in 2000 to 647 in 2010, marking a 3.29% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of the Gentzler surname per 100k individuals in the population fell by 12% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,417 | #34,878 | -7.59% |
| Count | 669 | 647 | -3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gentzler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some interesting insights into the distribution of the Gentzler surname. In 2000, almost 97% of Gentzlers identified as White, but this number declined slightly to just under 94% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Gentzlers identifying with two or more ethnicities increased substantially, from 1.49% to 2.47%, suggesting a growing diversity within this group. There was also a notable rise in the percentage of Gentzlers identifying as Hispanic, which jumped from 1.05% to 2.47%. No Gentzlers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 93.97% | -2.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.47% | 65.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.47% | 135.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |