Explore the Family Name Sholty
The meaning of Sholty
Americanized form of North German Scholte, an occupational name for someone who gave out obligations or duties, Middle Low German schulte, schulthēte.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sholty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sholty" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,008th most popular surname, while in 2010, it fell to the 68,345th position with a change of -6.78%. The count of individuals carrying the surname also experienced a nominal decline from 291 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, marking a decrease of -1.03%. The proportion per 100,000 people also diminished by -9.09% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #68,345 | -6.78% |
| Count | 291 | 288 | -1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sholty
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there have been some notable shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sholty" from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, about 95.19% of Sholtys identified as White, but this figure decreased to 92.71% by 2010. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic identities associated with the name in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 2.08% and 3.13% of Sholtys respectively. Those identifying as having two or more races dropped slightly from 2.41% to 2.08%, and there were no reported changes in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 92.71% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 2.08% | -13.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |