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

Prinz, 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 Prinz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prinz in America

Prinz is the 17752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prinz surname appeared 1,578 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 Prinz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prinz 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 Prinz

The surname Prinz originated in Germany and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Prinz," which means "prince." This name was likely given to individuals who held a noble title or were associated with a royal court.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Prinz can be found in the Württemberg archives from the 14th century. In these records, a man named Hans Prinz was mentioned as a landowner in the region.

The surname Prinz was also present in various German towns and cities during the 15th and 16th centuries. For example, in the city of Nuremberg, there were several families with the surname Prinz registered in the local guild records.

In the 17th century, the name Prinz appeared in various historical documents, such as the records of the University of Heidelberg. One notable individual from this time period was Johann Friedrich Prinz (1618-1667), a German theologian and professor at the university.

During the 18th century, the surname Prinz was found in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Prussia. One prominent figure with this surname was Johann Georg Prinz (1718-1801), a German composer and organist who served at the court of Anhalt-Zerbst.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Prinz made significant contributions in various fields. For example, Wilhelm Prinz (1809-1888) was a German painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. Another notable figure was Albert Prinz (1848-1910), a German industrialist and co-founder of the Prinz & Steidten machine tool company.

Other notable individuals with the surname Prinz include Wolfgang Prinz (1909-1989), a German psychologist and pioneer in the field of cognitive psychology, and Christiane Prinz (born 1973), a German actress and television presenter.

It is worth noting that while the name Prinz is primarily associated with Germany, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, such as Austria and Switzerland, likely due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prinz

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

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

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