Explore the Family Name Saal
The meaning of Saal
German: 1. from Middle High German sal ‘hall, manorhouse’, a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked at such a place. 2. habitational name from any of several places so named, probably based on a field or topographic name. Some characteristic forenames: German Elke, Heinz, Horst.
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How common is the last name Saal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Saal has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Saal was ranked as the 33,248th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had risen in rank to become the 32,236th most common surname, showing an increase of approximately 3.04%. In terms of count, there were 648 individuals with the Saal surname recorded in 2000, with this number increasing to 715 by 2010, marking an upswing of 10.34%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.24 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #32,236 | 3.04% |
| Count | 648 | 715 | 10.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saal
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Saal, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's a noticeable diversity, although the majority identify as White. In 2000, 92.13% of individuals with the Saal surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 89.37% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase from 6.02% in 2000 to 7.13% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 1.68% of Saals identified as Black. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.23% in 2000 to 0.98% in 2010. No individuals with the Saal surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.13% | 89.37% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 6.02% | 7.13% | 18.44% |
| Black | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0.98% | -20.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |