Explore the Family Name Kientz
The meaning of Kientz
German: variant of Künz (see Kunz).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kientz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kientz has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 48,469 in 2000 and fell slightly to 50,467 in 2010, indicating a drop of 4.12 percent. Despite this decrease in rank, the number of individuals with the Kientz surname actually saw a slight increase from 409 to 414, marking a growth of 1.22 percent. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname dipped by 6.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #50,467 | -4.12% |
| Count | 409 | 414 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kientz
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a slight shift over the decade. While there were no reported instances of the Kientz surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or Black communities in either 2000 or 2010, the percentage of Kientzes identifying as White decreased by 4.02 percent from 94.62 percent in 2000 to 90.82 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more races increased by 18.85 percent, and Hispanic identification grew by 34.57 percent. Interestingly, the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native went from zero in 2000 to 1.69 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 90.82% | -4.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 3.62% | 34.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 2.9% | 18.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |