Explore the Family Name Tschantz
The meaning of Tschantz
Swiss German: variant of Tschanz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Tschantz is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Compare Schantz 4. History: In part, this is the name of a Swiss Mennonite and Amish family, in North America more commonly spelled Shantz and Schantz.
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How common is the last name Tschantz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tschantz saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tschantz was ranked as the 47,120th most popular surname and by 2010, it dropped to the 50,196th position, a change of -6.53 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor decline from 424 in 2000 to 417 in 2010, marking a -1.65 percent change. The proportion of people with the Tschantz surname per 100,000 people shifted from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, reflecting a -12.5 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #50,196 | -6.53% |
| Count | 424 | 417 | -1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tschantz
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Tschantz surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group from 98.11 percent in 2000 to 96.88 percent in 2010. Other ethnic identities remain minimal or non-existent. For example, in 2010, both the Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races categories registered at 1.20 percent, but there were no recorded individuals identifying themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 96.88% | -1.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |