Explore the Family Name Salik
The meaning of Salik
Muslim (mainly Pakistan and Afghanistan): from a personal name based on Arabic sālik, literally ‘traveler, wayfarer’. This is also a term used for members of a Sufi order whose intention is to actively seek the realization of God. Compare Salek. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Omar, Yasser, Abdul Majid, Farouk, Inaam, Noor, Rasheed.
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How common is the last name Salik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Salik has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Salik was ranked 58,999 in terms of popularity, with a count of 321 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 58,182 with a count of 349, indicating an increase of 1.38% and 8.72% respectively. Despite the rise in count, the proportion per 100,000 individuals remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #58,182 | 1.38% |
| Count | 321 | 349 | 8.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salik
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Salik also changed slightly from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While White people were the largest group with this surname in both years (62.31% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 59.89% in 2010), there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname, rising from 21.5% in 2000 to 24.07% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races declined significantly during this period, from 4.67% to 2.87%. The proportion of Black individuals with this surname decreased slightly, from 10.9% to 10.03%. There were no recorded instances of Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the surname Salik in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.31% | 59.89% | -3.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 21.5% | 24.07% | 11.95% |
| Black | 10.9% | 10.03% | -7.98% |
| Two or More Races | 4.67% | 2.87% | -38.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |