2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jantsch
An occupational surname for one who made felt or hats.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Jantsch. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jantsch surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Jantsch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jantsch, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jantsch
The surname Jantsch is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the southwestern region of Germany, particularly in the areas around Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. The name is believed to have derived from the German word "Jans," which was a diminutive form of the personal name "Johannes," meaning "John."
The earliest known record of the Jantsch surname dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various municipal records and church registers. One notable mention of the name can be found in the Kirchenbuch (church book) of Erbach, a town in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg, where a certain "Hans Jantsch" was recorded as a resident in 1567.
As the name spread across Germany and neighboring regions, various spelling variations emerged, such as Jantsch, Jantsche, Jantschke, and Jantzsch. Some of these variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or scribal errors in record-keeping.
In the 17th century, the Jantsch surname gained prominence with the birth of Johann Jantsch (1630-1707), a German painter and engraver from Nürnberg. His works, which included portraits and religious scenes, were highly regarded during his lifetime and can still be found in various museums and collections today.
Another notable figure bearing the Jantsch name was Karl Jantsch (1822-1890), an Austrian composer and conductor from Vienna. He is best known for his contributions to the Viennese operetta tradition and his collaborations with renowned composers such as Johann Strauss II.
During the 19th century, the Jantsch surname also found its way to the United States, carried by German immigrants seeking new opportunities. One such individual was Friedrich Jantsch (1841-1917), a Bavarian-born farmer who settled in Wisconsin and became a respected member of the local community.
In more recent times, the name Jantsch has been associated with several scholars and academics. For example, Erich Jantsch (1929-1980) was an Austrian philosopher and systems theorist known for his work on interdisciplinary studies and the concept of self-organization.
Overall, the surname Jantsch has a rich history that spans several centuries and regions, with its origins deeply rooted in the German-speaking areas of Europe. Despite its varied spellings and geographic spread, the name has maintained a strong presence throughout the ages, carried by notable individuals in various fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jantsch
Among Census respondents with the surname Jantsch, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Jantsch bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jantsch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 101
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jantsch
Jantsch appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+7 bearers (+6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,354 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-12 bearers (-10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,069 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.6%) | Down 2,354 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.6%) | Down 9,069 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jantsch surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #155,270 | -6.2% |
| Count | 113 | 101 | -10.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jantsch bearers went from 113 to 101 (-10.6% change). The surname moved down 9,069 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #155,270.
FAQ
Jantsch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jantsch?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Jantsch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Jantsch?
Jantsch ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Jantsch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jantsch.
Has Jantsch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jantsch went from 113 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Jantsch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jantsch, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jantsch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jantsch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jantsch (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jantsch mean?
An occupational surname for one who made felt or hats. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jantsch (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Jantsch?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Jantsch is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.