Explore the Family Name Quantz
The meaning of Quantz
German: variant of Quandt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Quantz in the United States?
The surname "Quantz" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade, according to the data from Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 66,274th in the United States. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 71,886th spot, marking an 8.47% decrease in rank. In terms of count, there were 279 individuals with this surname in 2000, which fell to 271 by 2010, reflecting a 2.87% drop. This dip also reduced the proportion of people named Quantz per 100k from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #71,886 | -8.47% |
| Count | 279 | 271 | -2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quantz
Ethnically, the surname Quantz primarily identified with those of White ethnicity. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, an overwhelming 95.7% of those with the surname Quantz reported White as their ethnic identity. By 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to 90.77%. The decade also saw an emergence of Hispanic and multi-racial identities amongst those bearing the Quantz surname. While there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or multi-racial in 2000, by 2010, these figures rose to 4.06% and 3.32% respectively. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at 0 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 90.77% | -5.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 3.32% | 85.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |