Explore the Family Name Olt
The meaning of Olt
German: variant of Alt. See also Oldt.
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How common is the last name Olt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Olt' experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,961st in terms of frequency, and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 64,388th, marking a decline of 2.27%. Despite this fall in ranking, the count of individuals with this last name actually increased by 4.04%, from 297 in 2000 to 309 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 9.09%, indicating that the overall prevalence of the surname 'Olt' decreased during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #64,388 | -2.27% |
| Count | 297 | 309 | 4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olt
Turning attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Olt', information drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, virtually all (97.64%) of those with the Olt surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 92.88%. Meanwhile, new ethnic identities began to appear associated with the surname during this period. By 2010, the census recorded individuals with the Olt surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and Two or more races. Each of these categories represented approximately 1.94% to 1.62% of the total Olts, respectively. There were no persons who identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 92.88% | -4.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |