Explore the Family Name Salada
The meaning of Salada
Catalan: topographic name from salada, past participle of salar ‘to salt’ (water or soil), or a habitational name from Salada (Málaga) or La Salada (Seville), named from the same word.
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How common is the last name Salada in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Salada saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,350th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen slightly to rank 43,732nd. This represents a growth of 1.39%. The number of people with the surname also increased over this period, with a total count of 457 in 2000 and 493 in 2010, indicating a 7.88% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #43,732 | 1.39% |
| Count | 457 | 493 | 7.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salada
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Salada, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 2.84% to 5.27%, while those identifying as Hispanic also significantly increased from 1.53% to 3.25%. There was a decrease in people identifying as White, dropping from 92.78% to 89.66%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.41% to 1.42%. No changes were observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native; these figures remained at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.78% | 89.66% | -3.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.84% | 5.27% | 85.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.25% | 112.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 1.42% | -41.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |