Explore the Family Name Saltzer
The meaning of Saltzer
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Salzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saltzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Saltzer" has experienced a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,164 in popularity and increased marginally by 0.03% to rank 74,141 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, going from 243 to 261, a 7.41% growth rate. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #74,141 | 0.03% |
| Count | 243 | 261 | 7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saltzer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts over a decade for those bearing the "Saltzer" surname. In 2000, nearly all (98.77%) identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had declined slightly to 96.17%. Meanwhile, there was an emergence of Hispanic representation within this surname group, growing from 0% in 2000 to 3.07% in 2010. No significant change was recorded for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the data remaining at 0% or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.77% | 96.17% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| 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% |