Explore the Family Name Kalter
The meaning of Kalter
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a vintner or someone who worked in a vineyard, from Middle High German kalter, kelter ‘wine press’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Aron, Hadassa, Naftali.
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How common is the last name Kalter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kalter has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank among all surnames improved from 47,026th position to 42,858th, marking an 8.86% increase. The number of people with this surname also increased by nearly 19%, growing from 425 individuals in 2000 to 505 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people showed a smaller growth, but still notable, at 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #42,858 | 8.86% |
| Count | 425 | 505 | 18.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalter
The ethnicity distribution for the Kalter surname indicates some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, there was a small percentage (about 0.99%) that identified as being of two or more ethnicities. The majority of Kalters identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 95.53% in 2000 to 93.66% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw the most significant increase, rising from 2.59% in 2000 to 4.16% in 2010, a change of 60.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 93.66% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 4.16% | 60.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |