Explore the Family Name Salamy
The meaning of Salamy
Americanized form of Arabic Salameh or Salame. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salamy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Salamy has not significantly grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 68,360th and by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 69,996, showing a change of -2.39%. Although the overall ranking decreased, the count of individuals with this surname did rise from 269 to 280, recording an increase of 4.09%. However, the proportion of people named Salamy per 100,000 declined by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #69,996 | -2.39% |
| Count | 269 | 280 | 4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salamy
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Salamy, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that it is predominantly held by individuals identifying as White, making up 90.36% in 2010, down from 91.82% in 2000. The next significant group is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 4.09% to 6.43% over the decade. The percentage of people of two or more ethnicities holding the name Salamy decreased to zero from 4.09% in 2000. People identified as Black represented 2.14% in 2010, while there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.82% | 90.36% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 4.09% | 6.43% | 57.21% |
| Black | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |