Explore the Family Name Walts
The meaning of Walts
Americanized form of German Walz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Walts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Walts has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Walts was ranked as the 26,829th most popular surname, but it dropped to the 33,241st position in 2010, indicating a 23.9% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 852 in 2000 to 688 in 2010, which translates to a decrease of 19.25%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Walts per 100,000 residents decreased by 28.12% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,829 | #33,241 | -23.9% |
| Count | 852 | 688 | -19.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.23 | -28.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walts
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Walts identified as White at 96.13%, but this percentage slightly declined to 93.46% in 2010. The Black population having the Walts surname increased by 54.61%, from 1.41% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. The Hispanic representation remained relatively stable with a slight increase from 1.88% to 1.89%. There was also a new addition of Asian/Pacific Islander and those belonging to two or more races, accounting for 1.16% and 1.31% respectively in 2010. However, there were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives identified as Walts during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 93.46% | -2.78% |
| Black | 1.41% | 2.18% | 54.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.89% | 0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |