Explore the Family Name Soltow
The meaning of Soltow
East German: variant of Soltau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soltow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Soltow has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Soltow was ranked 71,610th in the United States, while in 2010, it dropped to the 73,005th position. This reflects a change of -1.95 in its rank. As for its count, there was a small increase from 254 in 2000 to 266 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people remained at 0.09 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #73,005 | -1.95% |
| Count | 254 | 266 | 4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soltow
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Soltow, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2000, the majority of bearers identified as "White" at 94.88 percent. However, this figure saw a slight dip to 92.11 percent in 2010. The data also shows minor changes within other ethnicities. There were no recorded Soltow bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, unlike in 2000 when the representation stood at 2.36 percent. Additionally, the census data shows a new presence of individuals with the surname Soltow identifying as "Two or more races" and "Hispanic" in 2010, which were previously absent in 2000. The figures for "Black" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" remain unchanged and suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 92.11% | -2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |