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

Yantz, 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 Yantz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yantz in America

Yantz is the 39212th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yantz surname appeared 561 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 Yantz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yantz 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 Yantz

The surname Yantz appears to have its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe. The name is believed to have derived from the German name "Jahn," which itself originates from the Hebrew name "Yohanan," meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Over time, as names mutated through linguistic shifts and regional dialects, "Jahn" evolved into several variations, including Yantz.

In the medieval period, surnames began to take on unique forms based on occupation, location, or personal characteristics. Yantz likely developed in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th to 15th centuries, when the use of hereditary surnames became more common in Germanic regions. Historically, variations of the name such as "Jentz" or "Jans" can be found in old manuscripts and records from this era.

The earliest recorded example of the surname Yantz can be found in the parish records of the German town of Nürnberg dating back to the early 16th century. During this time, families began keeping more detailed records, and the name Yantz appears in a birth record from 1521 for Heinrich Yantz, a local blacksmith.

By the 17th century, the name had spread to other German-speaking regions. A notable Yantz from this period was Johann Yantz, born in 1603 in Frankfurt, who became a well-known merchant and was documented in several trade records from that time. His success and prominence helped solidify the family's name in the region.

In the 18th century, Georg Yantz, born in 1732, was another prominent figure. Residing in Munich, Georg was a master brewer whose craftsmanship brought considerable fame to his family's name. His brewery was mentioned in town records as a significant contributor to local commerce, up until his death in 1798.

As the Yantz name continued to evolve, it found its way across the Atlantic, with records showing immigration in the late 19th century. One such individual was Maria Yantz, born in 1867 in Würzburg, who emigrated to the United States in 1889. Her name appears in Ellis Island immigration records, and she later settled in Wisconsin, where she became a respected community member known for her involvement in local charitable activities.

Overall, the Yantz surname traces a rich history through various regions of Germany, experiencing linguistic transformations and becoming part of notable historical records. From its origins tied to divine grace, it has been carried by influential figures who contributed significantly to trade, crafts, and community life across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yantz

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

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

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