Explore the Family Name Zeltser
The meaning of Zeltser
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Seltzer. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yakov, Samoil, Basya, Isaak, Izrail, Kolman, Pinkus, Shmuel, Sima, Sura, Zelig. Russian Mikhail, Yefim, Asya, Boris, Leonid, Lev, Anatoly, Efim, Fima, Igor, Liya, Lyudmila.
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How common is the last name Zeltser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zeltser has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,766 in terms of US surnames but rose to 52,970 by 2010, which represents an increase of 3.28%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 352 to 391, marking an elevation of 11.08%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #52,970 | 3.28% |
| Count | 352 | 391 | 11.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeltser
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Zeltser identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 98.30% and 97.95% respectively. This indicates a slight decrease of 0.36%. Additionally, in 2000, 1.42% identified as having two or more races, however, this figure fell to zero by 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation within this surname category increased to 1.28% in 2010 from none in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 97.95% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |