Explore the Family Name Krentz
The meaning of Krentz
German: variant of Krenz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krentz in the United States?
The surname Krentz has seen a decrease in its popularity over the decade, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 24,200th in popularity and had a count of 971 holders. By 2010, however, the rank dropped to 27,144 and the count decreased to 892 individuals—a change of -12.17% and -8.14% respectively. The proportion of people with the name per 100,000 also fell by 16.67%, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,200 | #27,144 | -12.17% |
| Count | 971 | 892 | -8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.3 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krentz
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of Krentz bearers identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of whites fell slightly from 97.01% to 96.08%, a change of -0.96%. There was an increase in Hispanic identification among Krentz bearers, rising from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010, a positive change of 47.92%. Furthermore, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities dropped minimally from 1.03% to 0.90%. No Krentz bearers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 96.08% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.13% | 47.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0.9% | -12.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |