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

Stantz, 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 Stantz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stantz in America

Stantz is the 48530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stantz surname appeared 435 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 Stantz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stantz 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 Stantz

The surname Stantz is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Germanic word "stantzen," which means "to stand firm" or "to be steadfast." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was resolute or unyielding in their beliefs or actions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stantz can be found in a document from the town of Nürnberg in 1368, which mentions a person named Hans Stantz. Another early reference appears in a church record from the village of Schönbach in 1412, where a man named Konrad Stantz is listed as a witness to a baptism.

The name Stantz was also present in other parts of Germany during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. For example, in the 16th century, there are records of a family with the surname Stantz living in the city of Augsburg, which was a prominent center of trade and commerce at the time.

One notable individual with the surname Stantz was Johann Stantz, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1513 to 1579. He was a professor at the University of Tübingen and made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

Another historical figure with the name Stantz was Friedrich Stantz, a German poet and playwright who lived from 1657 to 1727. He was known for his satirical works and plays, which often critiqued the social and political issues of his time.

In the 19th century, a man named Karl Stantz (1825-1892) gained recognition as a successful businessman and industrialist in the city of Berlin. He was the founder of the Stantz & Co. company, which manufactured machinery and equipment for various industries.

Variations of the surname Stantz can also be found in other countries, such as Stanz in Switzerland and Stants in Austria. These variations likely originated from the same Germanic root word and may have been influenced by regional dialects or spelling conventions.

It is worth noting that the name Stantz has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany and neighboring regions. For example, there is a town called Stantz in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and a village named Stanz in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stantz

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

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

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