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

Senz, 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 Senz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Senz in America

Senz is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Senz surname appeared 242 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 Senz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Senz 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 Senz

The surname SENZ is believed to have originated in Switzerland during the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Swiss German word "senz", which referred to a person's occupation or trade as a maker of agricultural tools and implements. The name was initially found in the Canton of Zurich, particularly in the villages and towns surrounding the city of Winterthur.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SENZ surname can be found in a land registry document from 1487, which mentions a "Hans Senz" as a landowner in the village of Oberwinterthur. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the SENZ name began to spread throughout other parts of Switzerland, particularly in the Cantons of Bern and Solothurn. This was likely due to the migration of skilled tradespeople and artisans seeking employment opportunities in other regions.

Noteworthy individuals bearing the SENZ surname include:

1. Jakob Senz (1522-1598), a renowned blacksmith and toolmaker from Zurich, whose work was highly sought after by farmers and landowners throughout Switzerland.

2. Anna Senz (1567-1632), a respected midwife and herbalist from the town of Solothurn, known for her expertise in traditional remedies and childbirth assistance.

3. Hans Ulrich Senz (1618-1687), a successful merchant and landowner from Bern, who played a significant role in the city's trade and economic development during the 17th century.

4. Johann Senz (1742-1814), a respected theologian and philosopher from Zurich, whose writings on religious ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential in Swiss academic circles.

5. Katharina Senz (1801-1876), a pioneering educator from Winterthur, who established one of the first schools for girls in the region and advocated for equal access to education for women.

The SENZ surname has also been associated with various place names in Switzerland, such as Senzenmatt (a hamlet near Zurich) and Senzenhof (a farm estate in the Canton of Bern), further suggesting its deep historical roots in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Senz

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

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

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