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

Ensz, 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 Ensz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ensz in America

Ensz is the 27303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ensz surname appeared 885 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 Ensz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ensz 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 Ensz

The surname ENSZ is of Hungarian origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Transylvania, which was part of the Kingdom of Hungary during that era. The name is derived from the Hungarian word "enisz," which means "to allow" or "to permit."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ENSZ surname dates back to 1487, when a scribe named Janos ENSZ was mentioned in a legal document from the town of Brasov (formerly known as Kronstadt). This document detailed a property dispute, suggesting that the ENSZ family may have held some land or property in the area.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Istvan ENSZ (1512-1578) gained recognition as a skilled blacksmith and metalworker in the city of Kolozsvar (now Cluj-Napoca, Romania). His intricate ironwork can still be seen in the historic churches and buildings of the city, bearing testament to his craftsmanship.

The ENSZ surname also appeared in a 17th-century census record from the village of Kezdivasarhely (now Târgu Secuiesc, Romania). This record, dated 1671, listed several families with the ENSZ name, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Miklos ENSZ (1726-1802) made his mark as a scholar and educator. He served as the headmaster of a prestigious school in the city of Nagyszeben (now Sibiu, Romania), where he mentored many students and contributed to the intellectual life of the community.

Another notable individual with the ENSZ surname was Erzsebet ENSZ (1845-1912), a celebrated writer and poet from the town of Segesvár (now Sighișoara, Romania). Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and published during her lifetime.

While the ENSZ surname has its roots in the Hungarian-speaking regions of Transylvania, it is important to note that over the centuries, the name has spread to various parts of Europe and beyond, adapting to different cultural and linguistic contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ensz

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

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 Ensz 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 Ensz 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 Ensz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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