Explore the Family Name Stalter
The meaning of Stalter
South German: variant of Stalder.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stalter in the United States?
The surname Stalter has seen a surge in popularity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the name was ranked at 13,266 but rose to a rank of 12,766 by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 3.77%. The number of individuals bearing the surname Stalter also increased from 2,110 in 2000 to 2,417 in 2010, marking an uptick of 14.55%. The data shows that the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population rose from 0.78 to 0.82, indicating a change of 5.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,266 | #12,766 | 3.77% |
| Count | 2,110 | 2,417 | 14.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.82 | 5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stalter
Looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Stalter surname between 2000 and 2010. While White remained the dominant ethnicity, there was a slight decrease from 97.06% to 96.03%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.38% to 0.54%, and the Hispanic representation also saw a rise from 1.28% to 1.65%. There was almost double the percentage of individuals reporting two or more races in 2010 (1.03%) compared to 2000 (0.52%). However, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native shrunk from 0.52% to 0.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 96.03% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.65% | 28.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 1.03% | 98.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.54% | 42.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.46% | -11.54% |
| Black | 0.24% | 0.29% | 20.83% |