Find out how popular the last name Palting is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Palting.

Palting, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Palting surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Palting in America

Palting is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Palting surname appeared 142 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Palting.

The history of the last name Palting

The surname Palting has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Palt," which means "bold" or "brave." The name may have originally been used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who exhibited these qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Palting can be found in the parish records of the town of Augsburg, in Bavaria, Germany, from the year 1562. The record mentions a "Johannes Palting" who was a local resident.

In the 17th century, the Palting family seems to have been concentrated in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia, in eastern Germany. Several historical documents from this period, such as tax records and land registers, contain references to individuals with the surname Palting.

One notable figure from this time was Hans Palting (1603-1678), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Leipzig. He was known for his successful trade ventures and his involvement in local politics.

In the 18th century, the Palting name began to spread more widely across Germany and parts of central Europe. One example is Johann Friedrich Palting (1724-1789), a respected scholar and educator who taught at the University of Halle in Saxony-Anhalt.

Another individual of note was Wilhelm Palting (1801-1876), a military officer who served in the Prussian Army during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a celebrated writer and historian.

As the 19th century progressed, the Palting surname also found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. For instance, there are records of a family called Palting residing in the town of Riga, in present-day Latvia, during the early 1800s.

In the United States, one of the earliest known Paltings was Karl Palting (1837-1912), a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania and worked as a farmer and blacksmith.

Throughout its long history, the surname Palting has been associated with various professions, from tradesmen and merchants to academics and military personnel. While not a particularly widespread name, it has maintained a presence in various regions of Germany and other parts of the world, reflecting the mobility and diversity of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Palting

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Palting.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Palting was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Palting was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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