Explore the Family Name Foltyn
The meaning of Foltyn
Czech (mainly Foltýn); Polish: from the personal name Foltýn, Foltyn, German-influenced variants of Czech Valentin, Polish Walenty (see Valentine). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janina, Malgorzata. German Mathias.
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How common is the last name Foltyn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Foltyn has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 68,973 to 67,519, indicating a rise of 2.11%. In terms of numbers, the count of individuals with the surname Foltyn increased by 9.77% from 266 in 2000 to 292 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #67,519 | 2.11% |
| Count | 266 | 292 | 9.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foltyn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Foltyn, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white. In 2000, about 99.25% of people with this surname identified as white. By 2010, the percentage had decreased slightly to 97.26%, a drop of just 2.01%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, and no change was observed between 2000 and 2010. There were also no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Foltyn identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.25% | 97.26% | -2.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |