Explore the Family Name Sahlin
The meaning of Sahlin
Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with the (placename) element sahl, an ornamental spelling of sal ‘large room, hall’, + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Compare Salin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels.
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How common is the last name Sahlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sahlin has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, Sahlin moved from being the 45,735th most popular surname in 2000 to the 48,060th in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 5%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname remained steady at 440 during these years. This indicates that while the number of people with the Sahlin surname did not change, its relative popularity among all surnames slightly decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #48,060 | -5.08% |
| Count | 440 | 440 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sahlin
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Sahlin surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority White representation. In 2000, 94.32% of those with the Sahlin surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 92.73% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 2.27% of Sahlins in 2000, dipping to 2.05% ten years later. A significant increase is noticed in those identifying with two or more races, which rose from 1.14% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation fell from 1.36% to 1.14%. No individuals with the Sahlin surname identified as Black or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 92.73% | -1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 3.18% | 178.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.27% | 2.05% | -9.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.36% | 1.14% | -16.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |