Explore the Family Name Salber
The meaning of Salber
German: occupational name for an ointment maker, from an agent noun derivative of Middle High German salbe ‘ointment’. It is also found in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Henri, Michel.
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How common is the last name Salber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Salber" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,569th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 78,040th position - a 13.81% decrease in popularity. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 268 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, meaning there was an 8.58% drop over the decade. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population fell by 20.0%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #78,040 | -13.81% |
| Count | 268 | 245 | -8.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salber
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Salber", according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, although it saw a small decrease of 1.46% between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.76% of individuals with this surname identified as White, compared to 96.33% in 2010. There were no significant changes or entries for the other ethnic identities; the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported zero counts for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 96.33% | -1.46% |
| 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% |