Explore the Family Name Stantz
The meaning of Stantz
Probably an altered form of German Stanz, a habitational name from any of the places called Stans or Stanz in Austria and Switzerland, or an altered form of Stentz.
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How common is the last name Stantz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stantz has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,654th and dropped to 48,530th in 2010 - a change of -8.68%. The number of people bearing the name also decreased slightly, with a count of 453 in 2000 falling to 435 in 2010, representing a decline of almost 4%. This shift resulted in a proportion per 100k drop from 0.17 to 0.15, marking an overall reduction of around 12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #48,530 | -8.68% |
| Count | 453 | 435 | -3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stantz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Stantz surname identify their ethnic origin as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this group accounted for over 98% of all Stantz holders, showing a minimal increase from 98.45% to 98.62% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of anyone with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no reported cases of people identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.45% | 98.62% | 0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |