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

Schrantz, 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 Schrantz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schrantz in America

Schrantz is the 26086th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schrantz surname appeared 939 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 Schrantz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schrantz 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 Schrantz

The surname SCHRANTZ has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as 'Schrantz' or 'Schrantz'. The name is likely derived from the German word 'Schrank', which means 'cupboard' or 'cabinet', suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with the trade of cabinetmaking or woodworking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SCHRANTZ surname can be found in the Nuremberg Patrician Register of 1397, where a certain Hans Schrantz is mentioned as a respected citizen. This document provides valuable insight into the presence of the name in the region during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, the SCHRANTZ surname appears in various church records and municipal documents across southern Germany. Notable examples include Johannes Schrantz, a renowned theologian and philosopher who lived from 1492 to 1564, and Matthias Schrantz, a renowned architect and master builder who contributed to the construction of several iconic buildings in Augsburg during the late 1500s.

As the name spread beyond its Bavarian origins, variations in spelling emerged, such as 'Schrantz', 'Schrantz', and 'Schrantz'. These spelling variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local scribes' interpretations.

In the 17th century, the SCHRANTZ surname gained prominence in the nearby regions of Swabia and Franconia. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Georg Schrantz, a renowned painter and engraver who lived from 1625 to 1701 and was celebrated for his intricate woodcut illustrations.

The 18th century saw the SCHRANTZ name spread further across Europe, with records indicating bearers of the name in regions such as Bohemia and Silesia. One notable figure from this era was Johann Schrantz, a renowned composer and organist who lived from 1720 to 1783 and made significant contributions to the development of sacred music.

As the SCHRANTZ surname continued to evolve over the centuries, it maintained a strong presence in its ancestral regions of southern Germany, where many bearers of the name continue to reside to this day. While the name has since spread globally, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Bavaria and the surrounding regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schrantz

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

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

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