Explore the Family Name Hentz
The meaning of Hentz
German: variant of Henz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This form of the surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).
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How common is the last name Hentz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hentz showed slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hentz was ranked 15,203rd most popular and increased slightly in rank to 15,499th in 2010, reflecting a decrease in popularity by 1.95%. However, the number of people using the surname Hentz increased from 1,778 in 2000 to 1,889 in 2010, marking a growth of 6.24%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 0.66 in 2000 to 0.64 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,203 | #15,499 | -1.95% |
| Count | 1,778 | 1,889 | 6.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.64 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hentz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hentz has seen some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with the surname Hentz, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 76.15% in 2000 to 75.60% in 2010. The second-largest ethnicity group were those identifying as Black, with 20.47% in 2000 decreasing marginally to 20.17% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also rose slightly from 1.46% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Hentz who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.15% | 75.6% | -0.72% |
| Black | 20.47% | 20.17% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.8% | 52.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.54% | 5.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |