Explore the Family Name Salehi
The meaning of Salehi
Muslim (mainly Iran, also Afghanistan and Iraq): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Saleh. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Hamid, Abdollah, Mohsen, Nader, Amir, Azim, Fariba, Jahan, Mehdi, Mehrdad, Mohammad, Abdul.
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How common is the last name Salehi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Salehi in the United States has seen significant changes over a decade. In 2000, Salehi was ranked 32,460 in terms of commonality among surnames but jumped to a rank of 25,003 by 2010. This 22.97% increase in rank indicates a rise in the number of people bearing the Salehi surname. The count of people with the Salehi surname also increased from 668 in 2000 to 994 in 2010, a substantial growth of 48.8%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname grew by 36%, from 0.25 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,460 | #25,003 | 22.97% |
| Count | 668 | 994 | 48.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.34 | 36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salehi
The ethnicity associated with the surname Salehi also shifted during the same period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying with this name remained those of White ethnicity, which increased from 74.25% to 78.07% between 2000 and 2010. There was also a noticeable increase of 62.86% in the number of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity using this surname. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 16.93%, and those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 21.99%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native associated with the Salehi surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.25% | 78.07% | 5.14% |
| Two or More Races | 20.51% | 16% | -21.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.42% | 62.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.54% | 2.11% | -16.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |