Explore the Family Name Selter
The meaning of Selter
German: 1. status name for a day laborer or holder of a Selde, a cottage on an estate. 2. variant of Sölter, see Solter.
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How common is the last name Selter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Selter saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 74,675 to 85,357, representing a decline of 14.3 percent. In terms of count, or the number of people bearing the surname, there was also a decrease from 241 in 2000 to 219 in 2010, translating to a drop of 9.13 percent. This downward trend is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which shrank by 22.22 percent, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #85,357 | -14.3% |
| Count | 241 | 219 | -9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selter
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the surname Selter identify as White. In 2000, 93.78 percent of Selters identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.61 percent in 2010. The most significant change in ethnic identity occurred within the Hispanic community. While there were no Hispanic individuals recorded with the surname Selter in 2000, they made up 4.57 percent of the population with this surname in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered zero percent for both years, with no changes over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 93.61% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.57% | 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% |