Explore the Family Name Salz
The meaning of Salz
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for asalt producer or seller, from Middle High German salz, German Salz ‘salt’. Some characteristic forenames: German Berthold, Othmar.
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How common is the last name Salz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Salz saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 39,756 to 45,412, indicating a decline of approximately 14.23%. The count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 520 in 2000 to 471 in 2010, a drop of about 9.42%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people with this last name declined by 15.79%, from 0.19 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #45,412 | -14.23% |
| Count | 520 | 471 | -9.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some noticeable shifts for those bearing the surname Salz. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander increased significantly from 1.15% to 1.91%, a rise of 66.09%. There was also an increase among those reporting two or more races, going up from 0.96% to 1.49%, a growth of 55.21%. The percentage of white individuals slightly increased from 91.35% to 92.36%, a modest rise of 1.11%. Conversely, there was a substantial decline in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with a decrease from 5.96% to 3.40%, a drop of 42.95%. No changes were observed in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, maintaining a constant value of 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.35% | 92.36% | 1.11% |
| Hispanic | 5.96% | 3.4% | -42.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 1.91% | 66.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.49% | 55.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |