Explore the Family Name Altier
The meaning of Altier
1. Altered form of Italian Altieri, a cognate of 2 below. 2. French: variant of Authier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Altier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Altier has seen some changes in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Initially ranked at 30,383 in 2000, it slipped slightly to a rank of 31,360 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.22%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 726 to 739 over this decade, reflecting a growth of 1.79%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of 7.41% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,383 | #31,360 | -3.22% |
| Count | 726 | 739 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Altier
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000 and 2010, the majority of those with the Altier surname identified as White, although there was a marginal decline from 95.32% to 94.99% over the ten years. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased slightly from 1.10% to 1.08%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.65% to 2.17%. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Two or more races, climbing from 0.83% to 1.35%, a change of 62.65%. The census data reported no individuals with the Altier surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 94.99% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.17% | 31.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.35% | 62.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.08% | -1.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |