Explore the Family Name Sentz
The meaning of Sentz
German: variant of Sens.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sentz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Sentz' experienced a slight decline in rank from 29,696 in 2000 to 29,947 in 2010, representing a change of -0.85%. However, despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname 'Sentz' increased by 4.81%, from 748 in 2000 to 784 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease, dropping by -3.57% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,696 | #29,947 | -0.85% |
| Count | 748 | 784 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sentz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Sentz' identify as White, although this group saw a slight decrease of -2.37% between 2000 and 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities, along with American Indian and Alaskan Native in both the years examined. Those identifying with two or more races experienced a significant increase, rising by 187.50% over the decade. Similarly, the Hispanic ethnicity also saw a notable surge, increasing by 42.99% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 95.28% | -2.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 2.3% | 187.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.53% | 42.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |