Explore the Family Name Altshuler
The meaning of Altshuler
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Altschuler and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Avram, Basya, Dafna, Khaim, Moisey, Yakov, Zalman. Russian Yury, Anatoly, Dmitry, Igor, Lev, Mikhail, Pasha, Semyon, Vladimir, Yefim.
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How common is the last name Altshuler in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Altshuler experienced a marginal decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,757 in popularity with 615 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it dropped to rank 36,630 with a count of 610, indicating a slight fall of 0.81 percent. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a reduction from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, marking an 8.7 percent decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #36,630 | -5.39% |
| Count | 615 | 610 | -0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Altshuler
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, nearly all individuals with the Altshuler surname were of White ethnicity. The percentage was remarkably stable, reducing slightly from 98.37 percent in 2000 to 98.20 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with this surname increased by 14.91 percent, moving from 1.14 percent in 2000 to 1.31 percent in 2010. It's important to note that no Altshulers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 98.2% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.31% | 14.91% |
| 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% |