Explore the Family Name Zeltner
The meaning of Zeltner
South German: occupational name for a baker, from an agent derivative of Middle High German zelte ‘flat loaf’, ‘pastry’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeltner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zeltner has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Zeltner was ranked 50,261 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 57,372, reflecting a decline of 14.15%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 391 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, a drop of around 9.21%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #57,372 | -14.15% |
| Count | 391 | 355 | -9.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeltner
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Zeltner, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White. The percentage of those identifying as White fell slightly from 97.95% in 2000 to 96.34% in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a rise in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from 0% in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 96.34% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |