Explore the Family Name Salzgeber
The meaning of Salzgeber
South German: occupational name for a salt merchant, from Middle High German salz ‘salt’ + an agent derivative of geben ‘to give’. Compare Salsgiver.
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How common is the last name Salzgeber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Salzgeber has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 112,365 in terms of popularity, with approximately 145 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it dropped to rank 126,765, and the count decreased to 135 individuals. This represents a popularity change of -12.82% and a count change of -6.9%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k population remained consistent at 0.05 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,365 | #126,765 | -12.82% |
| Count | 145 | 135 | -6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salzgeber
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Salzgeber, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, about 97.93% of people with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had risen slightly to 98.52%, marking a change of 0.60%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 98.52% | 0.6% |
| 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% |