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

Kanzig, 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 Kanzig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kanzig in America

Kanzig is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kanzig surname appeared 124 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 Kanzig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kanzig 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 Kanzig

The surname Kanzig originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century. The name is believed to have evolved from the Old German word "Kaniz," which referred to a small container or vessel. It is likely that the surname was initially given to someone who worked as a maker or seller of such containers.

In the 15th century, the name Kanzig appeared in various German town records and municipal documents. For instance, a record from the town of Augsburg in 1472 mentions a Johann Kanzig, who was a respected craftsman. Another early reference can be found in the Württemberg Church Records of 1521, which lists a Matthaus Kanzig as a landowner in the village of Schorndorf.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Kanzig was Hans Kanzig, a prominent merchant who lived in the city of Nuremberg in the late 16th century. He was a member of the influential Nuremberg Guild of Merchants and played a key role in establishing trade routes between Germany and the Baltic regions.

In the 17th century, the Kanzig family spread across various parts of Germany, with some members settling in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Michael Kanzig (1628-1696), a respected Lutheran theologian and author of several religious texts, and Christoph Kanzig (1673-1741), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Augsburg.

As the Kanzig surname gained recognition, it also found its way into the literary world. In the 19th century, a German poet and dramatist named Friedrich Kanzig (1810-1888) achieved considerable fame for his works, which included plays, poems, and essays on cultural and social issues.

Another prominent figure with the surname Kanzig was Wilhelm Kanzig (1878-1942), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction of several cities in the aftermath of World War I. His innovative designs and commitment to sustainable urban development earned him widespread acclaim.

Throughout its history, the surname Kanzig has been associated with various professions, including craftsmanship, theology, literature, and architecture. While it originated in Germany, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, though its roots remain firmly grounded in its German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kanzig

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

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

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