Explore the Family Name Nantz
The meaning of Nantz
South German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic compound name formed with Nant- (for example, Nantwig, Nantger); its meaning is reflected in Middle High German nenden ‘to dare’.
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How common is the last name Nantz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Nantz' has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 15,725th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 13,494th spot, marking a 14.19% increase in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a substantial rise during this period, from 1,705 in 2000 to 2,251 in 2010, reflecting a 32.02% growth. The proportion of people named Nantz per 100,000 population also increased by 20.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,725 | #13,494 | 14.19% |
| Count | 1,705 | 2,251 | 32.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.76 | 20.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nantz
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the name 'Nantz', according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable shifts observed between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals identified as White, dropping from 96.48% in 2000 to 83.92% in 2010, there was significant growth in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 1.41% to 12.53%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and multiracial categories also saw increases, with the former increasing from 1.00% to 1.73%, and the latter from 0.70% to 1.42%. However, for the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories, the data was either suppressed or remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 83.92% | -13.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 12.53% | 788.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.73% | 73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.42% | 102.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |