Explore the Family Name Haltiwanger
The meaning of Haltiwanger
South German: topographic name from Middle High German halti, halde ‘slope’ + wange ‘grassy mountain slope’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.
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How common is the last name Haltiwanger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Haltiwanger has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 36,572nd in 2000 to 37,391st in 2010, a change of -2.24%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.29% during the same time period. The proportion of people per 100k with the Haltiwanger name also declined slightly by -4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #37,391 | -2.24% |
| Count | 577 | 596 | 3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haltiwanger
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Haltiwanger surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the highest percentage belongs to White ethnicity at 66.61% in 2010, a slight decrease from 68.63% in 2000. The second largest group is Black at 30.87% in 2010, witnessing a growth of 6.67% from 28.94% in 2000. The percentages for those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic each stand at 1.17%, both experiencing a small decrease since 2000. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.63% | 66.61% | -2.94% |
| Black | 28.94% | 30.87% | 6.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.17% | -3.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.17% | -3.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |