Explore the Family Name Altschul
The meaning of Altschul
Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the name of a synagogue in Prague, literally ‘old synagogue’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Gunther, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Altschul in the United States?
The surname Altschul has seen a minor decline in popularity in the U.S., according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it was ranked 54,020th most common surname, and by 2010, it had slightly slid to the 54,178th position, marking a negligible change of -0.29%. However, the number of individuals carrying the surname Altschul increased from 358 in 2000 to 381 in 2010, resulting in a growth rate of 6.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #54,178 | -0.29% |
| Count | 358 | 381 | 6.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Altschul
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of those with the surname Altschul identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 92.18% to 89.76% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase during the same period from 7.26% to 9.19%, marking a significant rise of 26.58%. No individuals with the Altschul surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.18% | 89.76% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 7.26% | 9.19% | 26.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |