Explore the Family Name Schrantz
The meaning of Schrantz
German: nickname for a dandy, from Middle High German schranz ‘slit, crack, young man wearing a slit cloak (schranze)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schrantz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schrantz showed a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 26,292; by 2010, it had moved up to 26,086, showing a change of 0.78. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade from 874 to 939, representing a growth of 7.44 percent. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained static at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,292 | #26,086 | 0.78% |
| Count | 874 | 939 | 7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schrantz
Examining ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Schrantz surname identify as White, accounting for 97.25 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.06 percent in 2010. Notably, there has been a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 180.70 percent from 0.57 percent in 2000 to 1.60 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight decrease, and those identifying with two or more races saw an increase. The proportions identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.06% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 1.6% | 180.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.38% | 9.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.75% | -6.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |