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

Printz, 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 Printz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Printz in America

Printz is the 17367th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Printz surname appeared 1,626 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 Printz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Printz 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 Printz

The surname Printz is of German origin, derived from the German word 'Prinz', meaning prince. It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name Printz was likely first used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who held a princely position or had a regal bearing. It may have been bestowed upon individuals who worked in the service of a prince or as a nickname for someone with a proud or haughty demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Printz can be found in the Bavarian region of Germany, where a document from the year 1389 mentions a certain 'Hans Printz' as a resident of the town of Augsburg. This suggests that the name had already been established in that area by the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the surname Printz gained prominence with the birth of Joachim Printz (1566-1628), a German painter and engraver who was renowned for his intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting biblical scenes and allegorical subjects. His works were widely circulated throughout Europe and contributed to the popularity of the surname.

Another notable figure bearing the Printz surname was Johan Printz (1592-1663), a Swedish colonial administrator who served as the third governor of the Swedish colony of New Sweden, located in present-day Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. He was instrumental in establishing settlements and fortifications in the region during the mid-17th century.

The surname Printz also has connections to the Netherlands, with the Dutch explorer and colonial administrator, Willem Printz (1625-1677), who was appointed as the director-general of the Dutch West India Company's colony on the island of St. Eustatius in the Caribbean Sea.

In the realm of literature, the German writer and poet, Aloys Printz (1758-1837), is remembered for his contributions to the Romantic movement. He was a member of the influential Göttingen Dichterbund literary circle and published several collections of poetry during his lifetime.

Another significant figure was the French military officer and politician, Ferdinand Printz (1822-1894), who served as a general during the Franco-Prussian War and later became a member of the French Senate.

Throughout history, the surname Printz has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, ranging from artists and writers to colonial administrators and military leaders, reflecting its enduring presence across different regions and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Printz

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

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

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