Explore the Family Name Seltz
The meaning of Seltz
German: habitational name from a place so named in Pomerania.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seltz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Seltz" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 45,403 in popularity with 444 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the count had dropped to 368 and the rank further diminished to 55,741. This marked a decline in popularity by 22.77%. The proportion of individuals named Seltz per 100,000 also decreased from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a 25% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #55,741 | -22.77% |
| Count | 444 | 368 | -17.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seltz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the majority of individuals with the surname "Seltz" identified as White, at 92.34% in 2000 and 90.49% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 2%. Other reported ethnic identities include Black, which saw a significant increase from 2.48% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010. Notably, the data recorded a new addition to the Hispanic identity, which was not present in 2000 but made up 2.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races declined sharply from 3.15% to 1.36%, a drop of 56.83%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.34% | 90.49% | -2% |
| Black | 2.48% | 4.35% | 75.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.15% | 1.36% | -56.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |