Explore the Family Name Altepeter
The meaning of Altepeter
German: distinguishing epithet denoting ‘Peter the elder’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Altepeter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Altepeter ranked 67,317 in popularity in the year 2000 but slightly grew to 66,371 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 1.41%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 274 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, a growth rate of 8.76%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1 from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #66,371 | 1.41% |
| Count | 274 | 298 | 8.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Altepeter
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, virtually all individuals with the surname Altepeter identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 99.64% in 2000 to 97.99% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.64% | 97.99% | -1.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |