Explore the Family Name Neltner
The meaning of Neltner
German: 1. variant of Nöldner, see Nadler. 2. from a short form Nold of the personal name Arnold.
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How common is the last name Neltner in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neltner increased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,385th in popularity and by 2010, it moved up six spots to rank at 64,891st. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 289 to 306, representing a growth rate of approximately 5.88%. However, the proportion of people with the Neltner surname per 100,000 decreased by 9.09% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #64,891 | -0.79% |
| Count | 289 | 306 | 5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neltner
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Neltner surname. In 2000, almost all (99.65%) of the individuals with this surname identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly to 96.73% in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows that by 2010, some individuals with the Neltner surname started identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.63%. There were no records of individuals with the Neltner surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.65% | 96.73% | -2.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |