Explore the Family Name Schanz
The meaning of Schanz
German: variant of Schantz. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Heinz, Horst, Siegmund.
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How common is the last name Schanz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schanz has seen some fluctuation in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 21,666th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it fell slightly to a rank of 22,906, marking a decrease of 5.72%. The number of individuals who carry the Schanz name also dropped marginally from 1,121 in 2000 to 1,117 in 2010, a change of -0.36%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Schanz per 100,000 decreased by 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,666 | #22,906 | -5.72% |
| Count | 1,121 | 1,117 | -0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schanz
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Schanz name according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that most identify as White, though the percentage has slightly decreased from 96.43% in 2000 to 94.72% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, increasing only slightly from 0.62% to 0.63%. A significant growth can be observed in those identifying with two or more races, skyrocketing from 0.98% to 2.15%. Lastly, the Hispanic group saw a rise of 22.36%, increasing from 1.61% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 94.72% | -1.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 2.15% | 119.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.97% | 22.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.63% | 1.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |