Explore the Family Name Pelts
The meaning of Pelts
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Peltz and Pelz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Basya, Etya. Russian Mikhail, Arkady, Iosif, Leonid, Lev, Semyon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pelts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Pelts" has seen a growth in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 58,257th most popular surname which increased to 56,073rd by 2010, reflecting an upward shift of 3.75%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 326 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, signifying an increase of almost 12%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #56,073 | 3.75% |
| Count | 326 | 365 | 11.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pelts
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Pelts identify as White, accounting for 80.67% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 81.64% in 2010. This is followed by those who identify as Black, comprising 14.42% in 2000 and decreasing to 13.15% in 2010. The percentage of people who identify with two or more races also saw a small increase from 1.53% to 1.64% over the decade. Meanwhile, the population of American Indian and Alaskan Native declined from 2.15% to 1.92%, while there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.67% | 81.64% | 1.2% |
| Black | 14.42% | 13.15% | -8.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.15% | 1.92% | -10.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.64% | 7.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |