Explore the Family Name Altimus
The meaning of Altimus
Variant of Altemus, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Altimus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Altimus surname has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,058th and in 2010 moved up to 59,603rd, marking a 2.38% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 308 in 2000 to 339 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 10.06%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #59,603 | 2.38% |
| Count | 308 | 339 | 10.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Altimus
The ethnic identity associated with the Altimus surname also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the Altimus surname identified as White (97.4%), but by 2010, that figure had decreased slightly to 93.51%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Hispanic for either year. Interestingly, by 2010, small percentages began identifying as Black (2.06%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.06%), which were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 93.51% | -3.99% |
| Black | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |