Explore the Family Name Salen
The meaning of Salen
Swedish (Salén): ornamental or habitational name formed with the (placename) element sal ‘large room, hall’ + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Salen has seen a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,186 in terms of popularity, with 290 individuals carrying the surname. This equates to a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people. However, in 2010, the surname dropped in rank to 66,164, despite an increase in count to 299, leading to a reduced proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. The change in rank and proportion indicates a decrease in popularity by -3.08% and -9.09% respectively, even though the actual count of people bearing the surname increased by 3.1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #66,164 | -3.08% |
| Count | 290 | 299 | 3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salen
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Salen, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, some noticeable changes were observed from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 76.90% of bearers identified as White, 9.31% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 6.21% as having two or more races, and 4.14% as Hispanic. There were no bearers who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a minimal change in the percentage of bearers identifying as White (76.92%), a significant increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (13.38%) and Hispanic (5.35%). However, there was a considerable decrease in individuals identifying with two or more races (2.68%). Once again, there were no bearers who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.9% | 76.92% | 0.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.31% | 13.38% | 43.72% |
| Hispanic | 4.14% | 5.35% | 29.23% |
| Two or More Races | 6.21% | 2.68% | -56.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |