Explore the Family Name Altemose
The meaning of Altemose
Variant of Altemus, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Altemose in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Altemose saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Altemose held the rank of 36,189 and slipped to 38,050 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.14 percent. The number of individuals bearing the surname also slightly decreased from 585 to 583, representing a change of -0.34 percent. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, those named Altemose fell from 0.22 to 0.2, indicating a 9.09 percent drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #38,050 | -5.14% |
| Count | 585 | 583 | -0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Altemose
In regard to the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Altemose surname, the Decennial U.S. Census showed minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the last name Altemose identified as White, although this percentage did decrease by 1.56 percent from 98.97 percent to 97.43 percent. There was no indication of any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new emergence of the Altemose surname within the Hispanic community in 2010, where previously there had been none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.97% | 97.43% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |