Explore the Family Name Kountz
The meaning of Kountz
Americanized form of German Kuntz or Kunz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kountz in the United States?
The surname "Kountz" was ranked 26,672 in popularity in the United States in 2000 and dropped to a ranking of 29,550 in 2010, a decline of roughly 11 percent. This information is based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The total count of people bearing the surname also decreased during this period, going from 859 in 2000 to 798 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents also declined by 15.62 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,672 | #29,550 | -10.79% |
| Count | 859 | 798 | -7.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kountz
Information about the ethnic identity of individuals named Kountz, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a majority identifying as White, although the percentage slipped from 86.61 percent in 2000 to 85.59 percent in 2010. A smaller portion identified as Black, with a slight decrease from 8.96 percent in 2000 to 8.90 percent in 2010. Those claiming Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase from 2.10 percent in 2000 to 2.88 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races also increased their representation from 1.63 percent to 2.13 percent. There were no recorded instances of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the population of people with the surname Kountz.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.61% | 85.59% | -1.18% |
| Black | 8.96% | 8.9% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 2.88% | 37.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 2.13% | 30.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |