Explore the Family Name Muntz
The meaning of Muntz
1. German (Müntz): habitational name from Müntz near Jülich. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Müntz): variant of Münz (see Munz 2). 3. German: variant of Munz 1 and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
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How common is the last name Muntz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Muntz' has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 16,706 in popularity with a count of 1,577 occurrences and a proportion of 0.58 per 100k individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 18,116 with a smaller count of 1,537 occurrences and a proportion of 0.52 per 100k individuals. The overall change in rank and count represents a modest downturn of 8.44% and 2.54%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,706 | #18,116 | -8.44% |
| Count | 1,577 | 1,537 | -2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.52 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muntz
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Muntz', some changes can be observed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identifying as 'White' remained fairly steady, with a minor decrease from 88.33% to 87.57%. A small increase was observed in those identifying as 'Hispanic' (from 5.07% to 5.47%) and a more substantial rise for those claiming two or more races (from 1.14% to 1.82%). Minor decreases were seen for those identifying as 'Black', 'Asian/Pacific Islander' and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.33% | 87.57% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 5.07% | 5.47% | 7.89% |
| Black | 3.49% | 3.32% | -4.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.82% | 59.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 0.91% | -4.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.01% | 0.91% | -9.9% |