Explore the Family Name Kantz
The meaning of Kantz
German: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Konrad. 2. nickname for someone with a bull neck, from the dialect word kanz ‘upper part of the neck, scruff’.
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How common is the last name Kantz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kantz" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kantz was ranked 31,530 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 32,994, an overall change of -4.64%. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname remained unchanged at 694 individuals during this decade. The proportion of people named Kantz per 100k also declined by 7.69%, moving from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #32,994 | -4.64% |
| Count | 694 | 694 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kantz
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kantz, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a small shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 98.85% of Kantz holders were identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.97% in 2010. The census data also shows a new appearance of multi-racial identity, going from 0.00% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010. The percentage of Kantz carriers identified as Hispanic remained steady at 0.72% for both years. There were no recorded changes for those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.85% | 96.97% | -1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |