Explore the Family Name Salaman
The meaning of Salaman
Jewish: variant of Salamon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salaman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Salaman has shown increased popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 60,230 in popularity and rose by approximately 7.09% to rank 55,962 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by roughly 16.93%, from 313 in 2000 to 366 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Salaman per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #55,962 | 7.09% |
| Count | 313 | 366 | 16.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salaman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Salaman, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shift between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by about 18.89%, from 46.65% in 2000 to 55.46% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped by around 9.62%, from 39.30% to 35.52%. Over this same period, individuals identifying as two or more races decreased significantly by approximately 65.73%, while those identifying as Black saw a negligible decrease. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed or registered no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.65% | 55.46% | 18.89% |
| White | 39.3% | 35.52% | -9.62% |
| Black | 5.75% | 5.74% | -0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 6.39% | 2.19% | -65.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |