Explore the Family Name Saltis
The meaning of Saltis
Lithuanian (Šaltis): nickname from šaltis ‘frost’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saltis in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saltis slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,143 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, that rank improved to 70,403. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this decade, from 256 people in 2000 to 278 people in 2010, marking an 8.59% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #70,403 | 1.04% |
| Count | 256 | 278 | 8.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saltis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Saltis as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a majority White identification. In 2000, around 97.27% of the people with this surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 94.24% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.95% in 2000 to 3.60% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 94.24% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.6% | 84.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |