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

Saalwaechter, 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 Saalwaechter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saalwaechter in America

Saalwaechter is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saalwaechter surname appeared 117 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 Saalwaechter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saalwaechter to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Saalwaechter

The surname SAALWAECHTER originates from Germany and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is a compound word derived from the German words "Saal" meaning hall or room, and "Waechter" meaning guard or watchman. This suggests that the surname was initially given to individuals who worked as hall guards or caretakers of public spaces.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SAALWAECHTER can be found in the town records of Nuremberg from the 15th century, where a certain Hans Saalwaechter is mentioned as a resident. The name also appears in various historical documents from other German regions, such as Bavaria and Saxony, indicating its widespread use across different parts of the country.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the SAALWAECHTER surname gained prominence as several individuals bearing this name held notable positions. For instance, Matthias Saalwaechter (1530-1612) was a renowned engraver and goldsmith from Augsburg, whose intricate works were highly sought after by nobility and affluent patrons.

Another notable figure was Johann Saalwaechter (1585-1643), a Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony. His writings on theology and biblical exegesis were widely circulated and studied in academic circles of the time.

In the 18th century, the SAALWAECHTER name gained further recognition with the birth of Johann Christoph Saalwaechter (1716-1789), a celebrated composer and organist from Thuringia. His compositions for organ and church choirs were highly regarded and performed throughout Germany.

Moving into the 19th century, the SAALWAECHTER surname continued to be associated with various professions and trades. One notable individual was Karl Saalwaechter (1825-1901), a prominent architect from Berlin who designed several iconic buildings in the city's neo-Renaissance style.

Another significant figure was Heinrich Saalwaechter (1870-1943), a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party. He served as a member of the Reichstag (German parliament) and was an outspoken advocate for workers' rights and social reforms.

While the SAALWAECHTER surname originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, when it was first associated with individuals who guarded and maintained public halls and spaces.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saalwaechter

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

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 Saalwaechter 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Saalwaechter has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Saalwaechter was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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