Explore the Family Name Kaltz
The meaning of Kaltz
Germanized form of Sorbian Tkalc or Kalc: occupational name from tkalc ‘weaver’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kaltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kaltz decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 52,714 in popularity, but it dropped to 54,296 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 3%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 369 to 380 during the same time period, marking a modest growth of approximately 3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #54,296 | -3% |
| Count | 369 | 380 | 2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaltz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kaltz surname identify as White. In 2000, approximately 98.64% of individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this proportion had slightly decreased to 97.37%. No individuals with the Kaltz surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Additionally, there were no reported instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 97.37% | -1.29% |
| 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% |