Explore the Family Name Saltus
The meaning of Saltus
1. Americanized form of French Salois. 2. English: variant of Salthouse (see Salters). This surname is no longer found in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saltus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Saltus" showed slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,906 but dropped to 74,141 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.56% in its popularity. However, the actual count of people with the Saltus surname marginally increased by 1.56% from 257 in 2000 to 261 in 2010. Even though there was an increase in count, the proportion per 100k saw a 10% decline during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #74,141 | -4.56% |
| Count | 257 | 261 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saltus
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts within the Saltus surname bearers' ethnicity between 2000 and 2010. The White population remained the majority, despite experiencing a minor decrease from 76.65% to 75.86%. The Black population, which accounted for 20.23% in 2000, saw a significant decrease to 14.56% in 2010. On the other hand, the Hispanic population experienced a notable growth of 48.07%, increasing from 2.33% to 3.45%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races were not represented in 2000 but appeared in 2010 with proportions of 2.68% and 3.45% respectively. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.65% | 75.86% | -1.03% |
| Black | 20.23% | 14.56% | -28.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.45% | 48.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |