Explore the Family Name Solt
The meaning of Solt
1. English: variant of Salt. 2. German: habitational name from a place so called in Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Solt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Solt' saw a slight decrease in rank from 14,912 in 2000 to 14,991 in 2010, representing a change of -0.53 percent. However, the count of people carrying the name increased by 8.24 percent to 1,971 in 2010 from 1,821 in 2000. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a small decline of -1.47 percent, standing at 0.67 in 2010 compared to 0.68 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,912 | #14,991 | -0.53% |
| Count | 1,821 | 1,971 | 8.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.67 | -1.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Solt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the 'Solt' surname bearers between the years 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander heritage grew by 18.33 percent, while those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 112.73 percent. Those claiming white ethnic identity decreased by -2.01 percent, but still represented the majority at 94.17 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation also grew by 36.36 percent. Meanwhile, no changes were reported for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 94.17% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 3.3% | 36.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 1.17% | 112.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.71% | 18.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |