Explore the Family Name Soltys
The meaning of Soltys
Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Sołtys); Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Šoltys, standard Slovak Šoltýs): status name for a village headman, of German origin (see Schultheis). As a Jewish name it can designate a specific Jewish occupation (see Schulz). Compare Soltes, Soltis, and Sholtis. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bronislaw, Bronislawa, Danuta, Irena, Janina, Jozef, Malgorzata, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Soltys in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Soltys' has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,916th most popular surname, but dropped to 19,223rd place by 2010, a decrease of about 1.62%. However, despite this decline in rank, the total count of people with the Soltys surname actually increased from 1,335 in 2000 to 1,412 in 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 5.77%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease of around 2.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,916 | #19,223 | -1.62% |
| Count | 1,335 | 1,412 | 5.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.48 | -2.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soltys
As for ethnicity attached to the surname 'Soltys', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identifying with this name classified themselves as 'White,' accounting for 98.20% in 2000 and 97.17% in 2010, a slight decrease of 1.05%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as 'Hispanic'—from 1.05% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010, a rise of 35.24%. A small portion identified as part of two or more races, decreasing slightly from 0.45% in 2000 to 0.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as 'Asian/Pacific Islander,' 'Black,' or 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' in 2000. However, by 2010, there was a 0.57% representation in the 'Asian/Pacific Islander' category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 97.17% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.42% | 35.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 0.42% | -6.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |