Explore the Family Name Schranz

The meaning of Schranz

German: 1. variant of Schrantz. 2. topographic name from Middle High German schranz ‘crack, crevasse, hole’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Kurt, Erwin, Monika, Rudi.

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How common is the last name Schranz in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schranz has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 44,192nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 48,160th spot, reflecting a decrease of approximately 9%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also fell during this period, from 459 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, marking a drop of 4.36%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 11.76%, from 0.17 to 0.15.

20002010Change
Rank#44,192#48,160-8.98%
Count459439-4.36%
Proportion per 100k0.170.15-11.76%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schranz

The ethnicity associated with the surname Schranz, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.39% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and although the percentage decreased slightly to 96.81% by 2010, it still remained the dominant ethnic identity. In the 2010 census, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races, making up 1.59% of the Schranz population. The Hispanic representation showed a decrease, going from 1.31% in 2000 to no reported individuals in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White97.39%96.81%-0.6%
Two or More Races0%1.59%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Hispanic1.31%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%