Explore the Family Name Salava
The meaning of Salava
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salava in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Salava has experienced a slight decrease in rank from 78,549 in 2000 to 82,044 in 2010, representing a change of -4.45%. However, despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname has marginally increased by 1.77% from 226 in 2000 to 230 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #82,044 | -4.45% |
| Count | 226 | 230 | 1.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salava
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname Salava identified themselves as White. This proportion decreased slightly from 95.58% in 2000 to 92.61% in 2010, a change of -3.11%. Interestingly, the census reported a new emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among the Salava surname holders in 2010, accounting for about 4.78%, while there were none reported in 2000. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 92.61% | -3.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.78% | 0% |
| 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% |