Explore the Family Name Sultemeier

The meaning of Sultemeier

Americanized form of North German Sültmeier, an occupational name from Middle Low German sulte ‘salt works, saline spring’ + Meier for a tenant or bailiff of a farm near a salt works or in combination with it. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt, Otto.

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How common is the last name Sultemeier in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sultemeier has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In this period, the rank of this surname moved from 74,675 to 72,105, reflecting a positive change of 3.44%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased by 12.03%, moving from 241 in 2000 to 270 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 in both years.

20002010Change
Rank#74,675#72,1053.44%
Count24127012.03%
Proportion per 100k0.090.090%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sultemeier

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly White association with the surname Sultemeier. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase from 92.12% to 94.07% in those identifying as White. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity also saw a minor increase from 2.90% to 2.96%. In 2000, there were 4.98% identifying as Two or more races, however, that number dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations either in 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White92.12%94.07%2.12%
Hispanic2.9%2.96%2.07%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races4.98%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%