Explore the Family Name Altherr
The meaning of Altherr
1. literally ‘old master’, hence a name for an older person of high status, as distinguished from a younger member of his family; or a metonymic occupational name for a servant in the retinue of such a person. 2. habitational name from a place so called near Leipzig. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Helmut.Swiss German and South German:
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How common is the last name Altherr in the United States?
The Altherr surname ranked 49,965th in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 and moved slightly up the rank to 49,914th by 2010, showing a marginal increase of 0.1% over the decade. The total count of individuals with the Altherr surname also increased from 394 in 2000 to 420 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 6.6%. However, when analyzed proportionally per 100k people, it showed a slight decrease by 6.67%, dropping from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #49,914 | 0.1% |
| Count | 394 | 420 | 6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Altherr
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity, the Altherr surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, nearly 96.45% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased marginally to 93.33% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among the Altherrs witnessed significant growth during this period, increasing by 88.16%. Although the data was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2000, by 2010 there was a slight representation (1.43%) of those identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Altherr surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 93.33% | -3.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 4.29% | 88.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |