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

Nantz, 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 Nantz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nantz in America

Nantz is the 13494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nantz surname appeared 2,251 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nantz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nantz 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 Nantz

The surname Nantz is believed to have originated in Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia. It is thought to have derived from the Old German word "nant," which means "valley" or "glen." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived in or near valleys or glens.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from geographical features, occupations, or personal characteristics. The name Nantz likely emerged as a descriptive surname, indicating that the original bearers of this name resided in a particular valley or glen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nantz can be found in the medieval town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a certain Hans Nantz, a merchant who lived in the city during that period.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various German documents, including the records of the Protestant Reformation. One notable figure was Johannes Nantz, a Lutheran pastor who served in the town of Wittenberg during the time of Martin Luther.

As the centuries progressed, the Nantz surname spread across different regions of Germany and beyond. In the 18th century, a Johann Nantz was recorded as a respected clockmaker in the city of Nuremberg, known for his intricate timepieces.

During the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Nantz made their mark in various fields. Karl Nantz, born in 1810, was a renowned German architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in Munich.

Another notable individual was Wilhelm Nantz, born in 1835, who was a celebrated composer and musician. His works were widely performed in concert halls across Europe during his lifetime.

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent figures with the surname Nantz was Hans Nantz, a German Olympic athlete who competed in track and field events at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

While the Nantz surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name can now be found in various countries, carrying with it a rich historical legacy dating back centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nantz

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

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

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