Explore the Family Name Jantzen
The meaning of Jantzen
North German and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Jan. Compare Johnson. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Gerhard, Hans, Heino, Klaus, Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Jantzen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jantzen experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,871st most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 17,662nd, a 4.69% decrease. However, the total count of people bearing the Jantzen surname rose from 1,557 in 2000 to 1,590 in 2010, marking a 2.12% increase. Despite this, its overall proportion per 100k people fell from 0.58 to 0.54, a drop of 6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,871 | #17,662 | -4.69% |
| Count | 1,557 | 1,590 | 2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.54 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jantzen
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Jantzen surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes as well. The majority identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 96.92% in 2000 to 95.41% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.64% to 0.75%, and those claiming Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase from 1.41% to 2.01%. Interestingly, there was also a significant rise in people identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.51% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010, an impressive 109.8% change. No data was available for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.41% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.01% | 42.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 1.07% | 109.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.75% | 17.19% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |