Explore the Family Name Saulters
The meaning of Saulters
English (Cumberland and Lancashire): variant of Salters.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saulters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Saulters has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Saulters was ranked at 35,621 in popularity with a count of 597 individuals holding this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 33,280, with an increased count of 687 individuals, representing a 15.08% increase over the decade. The proportion of the population with the Saulters surname per 100,000 people also saw a growth of 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #33,280 | 6.57% |
| Count | 597 | 687 | 15.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saulters
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those with the surname Saulters. In 2000, the largest percentage of individuals with this surname identified as White (71.36%), followed by Black (24.79%). By 2010, there was a slight increase in the percentage identifying as White (74.53%) while there was a decrease in the percentage identifying as Black (21.25%). There was also a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were minimal or nonexistent during both periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.36% | 74.53% | 4.44% |
| Black | 24.79% | 21.25% | -14.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.89% | 61.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 1.46% | -20.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |