Explore the Family Name Schlotter
The meaning of Schlotter
1. South German: topographic name for someone living in an area of loamy soil, from Middle High German slōte ‘loam’, and probably also a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Schlott in Bavaria. 2. North German: occupational name for a locksmith, from an agent derivative of Middle Low German slot ‘lock’. 3. In some cases also a variant of German Schlatter. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Bernd.
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How common is the last name Schlotter in the United States?
The surname Schlotter has seen a rise in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,196th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 44,808th spot, marking a 7.03% increase. The count of persons with this last name also rose during this decade, moving from 412 in 2000 to 479 in 2010, an increase of 16.26%. The proportion of individuals named Schlotter per 100,000 people similarly saw a growth of 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #44,808 | 7.03% |
| Count | 412 | 479 | 16.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlotter
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Schlotter identify as white. In 2000, this figure stood at 95.63%, decreasing marginally to 93.11% by 2010. The data does show a notable change within the Hispanic population, which increased by 43.58%, from 2.18% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. Additionally, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black either in 2000 or 2010. However, representation among individuals identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.09% and 1.25% of the Schlotter population respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 93.11% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 3.13% | 43.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |