Explore the Family Name Saltman
The meaning of Saltman
1. English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): occupational name for a producer or seller of salt, from Middle English salt ‘salt’ + -man. See also Salter. 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Salzmann or Jewish (Ashkenazic) Saltsman, or of their rare German cognate Saltmann.
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How common is the last name Saltman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Saltman experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 62,046 to 74,375, marking a decline of 19.87%. Simultaneously, the count of individuals with this surname also fell by 13.91%, decreasing from 302 to 260. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k people followed the same trend, showing an 18.18% reduction from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #74,375 | -19.87% |
| Count | 302 | 260 | -13.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saltman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Saltman identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 1.62% over this period. Specifically, the percentage of Saltmans identifying as White fell from 97.35% to 95.77%. While the numbers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0%, there was a noticeable increase in the number identifying with two or more races. This latter group rose from 1.66% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010, indicating a growth of 39.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 95.77% | -1.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.31% | 39.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |