Explore the Family Name Alters
The meaning of Alters
Probably an altered form of German Alter or of Dutch, German, or possibly English Alders.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Alters' saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 62,577th in frequency, dropping to 68,949th in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 10.18%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased over this period, from 299 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, a change of about -4.68%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #68,949 | -10.18% |
| Count | 299 | 285 | -4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alters
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Alters' has seen some fluctuations according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (96.99%) of those with the surname identified as White, which dropped to 94.04% by 2010. During this same ten-year period, there was no record of anyone with the 'Alters' surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, a small portion (2.81%) reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 94.04% | -3.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |