Explore the Family Name Zelt
The meaning of Zelt
German: perhaps a variant of Zeltner. Some characteristic forenames: German Siegfried.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zelt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zelt has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 74,164th most common surname and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 77,012, marking a decline of 3.84%. However, the number of people carrying the surname increased marginally from 243 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.47%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people fell by 11.11% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #77,012 | -3.84% |
| Count | 243 | 249 | 2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zelt
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Zelt surname identify as White. This group saw a minor increase of 0.91% between 2000 and 2010, moving from 96.71% to 97.59%. The remaining ethnic identities recorded for this surname, including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, showed no significant change during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 97.59% | 0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |