Explore the Family Name Salazer
The meaning of Salazer
Americanized form of Basque Salazar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salazer in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Salazer showed an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 88,083, but by 2010, it had increased to rank 83,541, representing a change of 5.16%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 196 in 2000 to 225 in 2010, marking a growth of 14.8%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly grew by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #83,541 | 5.16% |
| Count | 196 | 225 | 14.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salazer
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Salazer, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or of two or more races in either year, while the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010 with a share of 3.11%. Interestingly, those identifying as White decreased from 35.20% in 2000 to 30.22% in 2010, experiencing a decline of 14.15%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 60.71% in 2000 to 65.33% in 2010, showing a rise of 7.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.71% | 65.33% | 7.61% |
| White | 35.2% | 30.22% | -14.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |