Explore the Family Name Soldner
The meaning of Soldner
1. South German (Söldner): variant of Sellner. 2. German: status name for a mercenary, from Middle High German, Middle Low German soldenære ‘salaried warrior’. 3. German (Söldner): habitational name for someone from Sölden (Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Austria).
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How common is the last name Soldner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Soldner saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 53,904 to 54,055, marking a marginal change of -0.28%. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased by 6.41% during the same period, escalating from 359 to 382. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #54,055 | -0.28% |
| Count | 359 | 382 | 6.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soldner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Soldner identified as white, with a minor decrease from 96.94% in 2000 to 96.60% in 2010. A small percentage, 1.67%, identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Soldners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 96.6% | -0.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |