Explore the Family Name Salahuddin
The meaning of Salahuddin
Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent): variant of Saladin. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Sultan, Abu, Khalid, Kazi, Mohammed, Muhammad, Syed, Abdullah, Ahmad, Azhar, Nadirah, Wali.
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How common is the last name Salahuddin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Salahuddin has shown significant growth between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 32094 in 2000 to 26598 in 2010, reflecting a change of 17.12%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with the surname increased by 35.1%, from 678 in 2000 to 916 in 2010. This increase is also reflected in the proportion per 100k, which rose by 24.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,094 | #26,598 | 17.12% |
| Count | 678 | 916 | 35.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.31 | 24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salahuddin
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Salahuddin, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the trends are diverse. The highest percentage of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. From 2000 to 2010 there was an increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander – from 28.61% to 36.68%, marking a change of 28.21%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black decreased from 59% to 51.20%, indicating a -13.22% change. The proportion of people with this surname who identify as White, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native also shifted, with a notable increase of 48.42% in the Hispanic category. However, the representation of those identifying with two or more races saw a decline of -42.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59% | 51.2% | -13.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 28.61% | 36.68% | 28.21% |
| White | 3.69% | 4.59% | 24.39% |
| Two or More Races | 6.49% | 3.71% | -42.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.28% | 48.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |