Explore the Family Name Folta
The meaning of Folta
Czech and Polish: from a short form of the personal name Foltyn, Foltin ‘Valentine’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janina, Jerzy, Karol, Krystyna, Witold. German Dieter, Erna.
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How common is the last name Folta in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Folta has seen a change in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 47,939 with a count of 415 bearers. The proportion of bearers per 100k was 0.15. By 2010, the ranking slightly dropped down to 48,717, however, the count increased to 433, indicating a 4.34% increase in people bearing the surname. The proportion per 100K remained consistent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #48,717 | -1.62% |
| Count | 415 | 433 | 4.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Folta
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Folta also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, White individuals predominantly bore the surname at 95.42%, followed by those of Two or more races at 2.41% and Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.20%. No Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals were recorded with this surname. By 2010, while White remained the predominant ethnicity at 95.15%, the percentage of Two or more races decreased dramatically to 1.62%. Interestingly, the Hispanic group emerged in the data with 1.15%, whereas the Asian/Pacific Islander percentage slightly reduced to 1.15%. The surname remained absent among Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 95.15% | -0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 1.62% | -32.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.15% | -4.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |