Explore the Family Name Saltonstall
The meaning of Saltonstall
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Saltonstall in Warley (Yorkshire), from Old English salh ‘willow, sallow’ + tūn-stall ‘site of a farm, farmstead’ (tūn ‘farmstead, estate’, stall ‘place’).
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How common is the last name Saltonstall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Saltonstall has seen a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 88,825th most popular in the country with 194 individuals bearing it. By 2010, this rank had improved to 84,748 and the count had risen to 221 individuals, marking a 13.92% increase in usage. Despite this, the proportion of people with the Saltonstall surname per 100k remained constant at 0.07 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #84,748 | 4.59% |
| Count | 194 | 221 | 13.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saltonstall
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Saltonstall surname identify themselves as white. In 2000, this proportion was 97.94%, which slightly decreased to 96.83% by 2010. The census data also shows that there were no recorded instances of Saltonstalls identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 96.83% | -1.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |