Explore the Family Name Salant
The meaning of Salant
Jewish (from Lithuania): habitational name from Salant, the Yiddish name for Salantai in Lithuania. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari, Hyman, Rakhil.
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How common is the last name Salant in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Salant experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,326 in terms of prevalence with a count of 227 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 87,663 with only 212 individuals carrying the name, marking an approximate 7% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a reduction of roughly 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #87,663 | -11.92% |
| Count | 227 | 212 | -6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salant
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Salant identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 97.36 and 98.11 respectively. This shows a slight increase in percentage over the decade. Meanwhile, no individuals claimed Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during these years. There was also no record of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 98.11% | 0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |