Explore the Family Name Salathe
The meaning of Salathe
Swiss German: unexplained. Compare Salladay, Sallade, and Soliday. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Leonhard, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Salathe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Salathe has seen a marginal decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 79,958 in popularity with a count of 221 occurrences. By 2010, it dropped to rank 86,005 with a count of 217, indicating a decrease of 1.81% in frequency. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.07 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #86,005 | -7.56% |
| Count | 221 | 217 | -1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salathe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Salathe identified as White, although there was a slight decline in this group between 2000 and 2010, from 95.93% to 94.01%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.71% to 5.07%. No changes were recorded in the proportions of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 94.01% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 5.07% | 87.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |