Explore the Family Name Genz
The meaning of Genz
German: from a short form of the personal name Gen(dr)ich, Slavic form of Heinrich. Compare Gentz. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Armin, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Genz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Genz ranked 27,669 in terms of popularity in the year 2000, but fell to rank 31,211 by 2010, marking a decline of 12.8%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 819 in 2000 to 743 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of approximately 9.28%. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100k people dropped by 16.67%, indicating that the Genz surname has become less common over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,669 | #31,211 | -12.8% |
| Count | 819 | 743 | -9.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Genz
Turning to the ethnicity associated with the Genz surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identified as Asian/Pacific Islander with this surname fell by 29.24%, while those identifying as having two or more ethnicities saw a substantial increase of 139.73%. White individuals continue to make up the largest proportion with this surname at 94.62% in 2010, albeit lower than the 96.34% recorded in 2000. The Hispanic representation within the Genz surname rose to 1.75% in 2010, up from zero in the previous census. However, the proportion of Black individuals with this surname dropped to zero over this period, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant with no recorded individuals in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.62% | -1.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.75% | 139.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.71% | 1.21% | -29.24% |
| Black | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |