Explore the Family Name Salah
The meaning of Salah
Arabic and Jewish (from Syria): from a personal name based on Arabic ṣalāḥ ‘righteousness, goodness’, also ‘piety’. Ṣalāḥ is also used in combination with other words, for example Ṣalāḥ ud-Dīn (see Saladin). The Arabic bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Sallah 1 and Sala 5. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Isam, Samir, Osama, Salah, Shamil, Abdo, Abdullah, Awad, Hashem, Hassan, Khaled, Maher.
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How common is the last name Salah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Salah" has seen a noticeable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,349 in popularity but jumped to 16,195 by 2010 - an improvement of 24.14 percent. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname rose significantly from 1,143 to 1,783 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of nearly 56 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by approximately 43 percent, moving from 0.42 to 0.6.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,349 | #16,195 | 24.14% |
| Count | 1,143 | 1,783 | 55.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.6 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salah
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution among those bearing the surname "Salah" shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by about 38 percent, while the percentage identifying with two or more races saw a significant drop of almost 74 percent. The percentage of White individuals showed a slight increase of 0.75 percent. The Hispanic population bearing this surname rose by over 22 percent. Notably, the most considerable change was observed within the Black community, which experienced a surge of over 112 percent. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same throughout these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.67% | 60.12% | 0.75% |
| Black | 13.82% | 29.39% | 112.66% |
| Two or More Races | 21% | 5.5% | -73.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 3.2% | 22.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.89% | 1.79% | -38.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |