Explore the Family Name Pentz
The meaning of Pentz
German: 1. variant of Penz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. habitational name from Pentz, a place in Pomerania, of Slavic origin.
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How common is the last name Pentz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pentz was ranked 16,208 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 17,441 by 2010, showing a decrease of 7.61%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also showed a slight decrease from 1,639 in 2000 to 1,617 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.34%. When analyzed per 100,000 population, the proportion of people with the surname Pentz decreased by 9.84%, from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,208 | #17,441 | -7.61% |
| Count | 1,639 | 1,617 | -1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.55 | -9.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pentz
From an ethnic identity perspective, the majority of individuals with the Pentz surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease in this group from 97.86% in 2000 to 96.17% in 2010. No significant representation was found among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either census year. However, the Hispanic representation increased by 61.19%, from 1.34% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more ethnicities doubled from 0.55% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. This data is also based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 96.17% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.16% | 61.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 1.11% | 101.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |