Explore the Family Name Jentz
The meaning of Jentz
North German: variant of Jantz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jentz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Jentz' experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked 44,103rd in 2000 and fell to 45,569th in 2010, a drop of -3.32%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname 'Jentz' increased marginally from 460 in 2000 to 469 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.96%. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, there was a minor decrease of -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #45,569 | -3.32% |
| Count | 460 | 469 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jentz
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Jentz' also saw changes within the same ten-year period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, around 96.96% of those with the 'Jentz' surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.03% in 2010. The Hispanic representation rose significantly from 1.09% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010, showing a change of 134.86%. New ethnic identities were recorded in 2010, including Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, each accounting for 1.28% of people with the 'Jentz' surname. No data was available for those identifying as Black or having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 94.03% | -3.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.56% | 134.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |