Explore the Family Name Saltz
The meaning of Saltz
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Salz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Meir, Gerson, Hirsch, Meyer, Shimon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saltz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Saltz saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,724th most popular, but by 2010 it had risen to 17,541st — an increase of 6.32%. The number of individuals with the last name Saltz also increased during this period, jumping from 1,355 to 1,604—an 18.38% increase. This meant that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., around 0.54 had the surname Saltz in 2010, up from 0.5 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,724 | #17,541 | 6.32% |
| Count | 1,355 | 1,604 | 18.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.54 | 8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saltz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant shifts within the Saltz surname bearers. While there was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black demographics, those identifying as White decreased from 94.83% in 2000 to 89.78% in 2010—a drop of 5.33%. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation more than doubled, soaring from 2.95% to 7.61%. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities saw a slight decrease from 1.18% to 1.06%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic experienced a 47.46% increase, albeit from a smaller base of 0.59% to 0.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 89.78% | -5.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 7.61% | 157.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.06% | -10.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.87% | 47.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |