Explore the Family Name Salaz
The meaning of Salaz
Hispanic: 1. altered form of Spanish Salas. 2. possibly also an unflattering nickname from Spanish salaz ‘lecherous, lascivious’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Catalina, Juan, Avelina, Beatriz, Carlos, Celestino, Domingo, Eloy, Eluteria, Ernesto, Esequiel.
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How common is the last name Salaz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Salaz has seen a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 24,271st most popular name, moving to the 25,255th spot in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.05% in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 1.34%, from 968 in 2000 to 981 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 8.33% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,271 | #25,255 | -4.05% |
| Count | 968 | 981 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salaz
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Salaz identify as Hispanic, with an increase from 81.40% in 2000 to 82.26% in 2010. There was a significant drop of 58.87% in those identifying with two or more races, and a minor decrease of 1.96% among those identifying as White. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained constant at 0%. Notably, there was a rise of 38.06% in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.4% | 82.26% | 1.06% |
| White | 14.77% | 14.48% | -1.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.55% | 2.14% | 38.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0.51% | -58.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |