Explore the Family Name Schlenz
The meaning of Schlenz
German: 1. habitational name from a place so named near Breslau (Polish name Wrocław), Silesia (Poland). 2. nickname from Swabian schlenzen ‘to stroll, laze or loaf about’. Compare Slentz.
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How common is the last name Schlenz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schlenz saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,750 in terms of prevalence, while by 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 70,403. This represents an 8.73% reduction in rank. The number of people with this last name also decreased, with 287 individuals identified in 2000 and 278 in 2010, a drop of 3.14%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Schlenz surname per 100k population fell by approximately 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #70,403 | -8.73% |
| Count | 287 | 278 | -3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlenz
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Schlenz surname. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was a marked change in those identifying as two or more races, declining from 1.74% in 2000 to none by 2010. The majority of individuals with the Schlenz surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 92.33% in 2000 to 93.88% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped by nearly 16%, falling from 5.57% to 4.68% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.33% | 93.88% | 1.68% |
| Hispanic | 5.57% | 4.68% | -15.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |