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

Kuntz, 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 Kuntz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuntz in America

Kuntz is the 3307th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuntz surname appeared 10,848 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Kuntz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuntz 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 Kuntz

The surname Kuntz is of German origin, derived from the German word "Kunz," a diminutive form of the given name "Konrad." The name can be traced back to the 12th century and was initially prevalent in southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, where a certain "Kuntzlinus" is mentioned in a record from the year 1285. Another early reference is found in the Alsatian town records of Mulhouse, where a "Johannes Kuntz" is listed in 1345.

The name Kuntz is derived from the Germanic root "kuon," meaning "bold" or "brave," reflecting its origins as a personal attribute or descriptive nickname. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Kuntz," "Kuntze," and "Kunze," reflecting regional variations and the lack of standardized spelling at the time. One notable individual bearing the name was Johann Kuntz, a German theologian and reformer born in 1470, who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Kuntz surname became more widespread, with several prominent individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Kaspar Kuntz, a German painter born in 1613, known for his religious works and portraiture.

In the 18th century, the name Kuntz was found in various regions of Germany, including Saxony, where a family of Kuntz was recorded in the town of Zwickau. A notable individual from this era was Johann Christoph Kuntz, a German composer and organist born in 1720, who contributed to the development of the Baroque music tradition.

Moving into the 19th century, the Kuntz surname gained further prominence with individuals like Carl Kuntz, a German mathematician and educator born in 1770, who made significant contributions to the field of geometry.

Throughout history, the Kuntz name has been associated with various occupations and professions, including artisans, scholars, and tradesmen, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuntz

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

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

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