Find out how popular the last name Bantz is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bantz.

Bantz, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bantz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bantz in America

Bantz is the 31251st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bantz surname appeared 742 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bantz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bantz to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bantz

The surname Bantz has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Germanic word "bantz," which means "dance" or "frolic." The name likely originated in the southern regions of Germany, where it was initially associated with people who were known for their lively and joyful personalities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bantz can be found in the Württemberg Feudal Records from the 15th century, where it appears as "Bantze." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname given to someone with a cheerful and energetic disposition.

In the 16th century, the name Bantz began to spread across various regions of Germany, and it can be found in various official documents and records from that period. For example, a certain Hans Bantz is mentioned in the town records of Nuremberg in 1573.

As the name traveled and evolved, it took on different spellings and variations, such as Bantze, Bantz, and Banz. In some cases, the name was also associated with specific places or regions, leading to variations like Bantzer or Banzau.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Bantz. One of the earliest was Johann Bantz (1507-1572), a German Protestant theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Reformation movement in Saxony.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Bantz (1745-1821), a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and religious works. He was born in Karlsruhe and spent most of his career in the service of the Margrave of Baden.

In the 19th century, Karl Bantz (1859-1935) was a German architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the development of several cities in Germany, including Leipzig and Dresden.

Moving into the 20th century, Erich Bantz (1905-1974) was a German novelist and playwright who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of social injustice and political oppression during the Nazi era.

More recently, Dieter Bantz (born 1940) is a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge on the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany from 1995 to 2008.

While the surname Bantz has its roots in German-speaking regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its connection to the original meaning of "dance" or "frolic" remains an enduring part of its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bantz

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bantz.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bantz was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bantz has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bantz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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