Explore the Family Name Soltz
The meaning of Soltz
Jewish (from Lithuania and Belarus): topographic name for someone who lived near the river Solcha in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Geula.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soltz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Soltz saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Soltz was ranked 77,472nd in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 89,753rd spot, a decline of 15.85%. The number of individuals with this last name also decreased during this period, going from 230 in 2000 to 206 in 2010, marking a 10.43% reduction. The proportion of people with the Soltz surname per 100,000 also dropped by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #89,753 | -15.85% |
| Count | 230 | 206 | -10.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soltz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Soltz, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, making up 91.3% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 93.2% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant decrease, dropping by 52.22% from 6.09% in 2000 to just 2.91% in 2010. An interesting observation is the emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in 2010, representing 2.43% of the Soltz population. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.3% | 93.2% | 2.08% |
| Hispanic | 6.09% | 2.91% | -52.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |