Explore the Family Name Rantz
The meaning of Rantz
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ranz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian and possibly also Czech Ranc.
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How common is the last name Rantz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rantz experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,758th most common surname but dropped to the 31,906th place in 2010, displaying a decrease of 7.22% in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also fell by 3.08%, from 746 to 723. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Rantz per 100,000 people in the population dropped by 10.71%, from 0.28 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,758 | #31,906 | -7.22% |
| Count | 746 | 723 | -3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rantz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rantz showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, increasing from 0.67% to 1.38%. There was also a significant rise in the proportion of people with this surname identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, moving from 0.80% to 1.11%. Those identifying as Hispanic increased by 30.85%, from 2.01% to 2.63%. However, the proportion of white individuals decreased slightly, from 95.84% to 93.36%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 93.36% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.63% | 30.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.38% | 105.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.11% | 38.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |