Explore the Family Name Shantz
The meaning of Shantz
Americanized form of German Schantz, which is ultimately also of Swiss German origin (see Tschantz). History: In part, this is the Americanized form of the name of a Swiss Mennonite and Amish family Schantz (originally Tschantz).
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How common is the last name Shantz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Shantz" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname went from 26,125 in 2000 to 27,581 in 2010, representing a decrease of 5.57%. Similarly, the count of the surname dropped from 881 in 2000 to 873 in 2010, marking a reduction of 0.91%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a downward shift by 9.09%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,125 | #27,581 | -5.57% |
| Count | 881 | 873 | -0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shantz
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Shantz," as per the Decennial U.S. Census, has shown some changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 95.91% identified as White which decreased to 92.78% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander doubled, going from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.91% to 1.60% during the same period. The representation of Hispanic identity rose from 1.36% to 2.75%. The surname saw new associations with Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in 2010 that were not present in 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 92.78% | -3.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.75% | 102.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 1.6% | 102.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.6% | 75.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |