Explore the Family Name Salimi
The meaning of Salimi
Muslim (mainly Iran and Afghanistan): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Salim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salimi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Salimi has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,191st most popular, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 50,362nd. This represents a change of 5.32%. The actual count of people with the name Salimi also increased during this time period from 365 to 415, showing a growth of 13.7%. However, the proportion of people named Salimi per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #50,362 | 5.32% |
| Count | 365 | 415 | 13.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salimi
Ethnic identity for those with the surname Salimi varies based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identify as White, with that group growing from 69.59% in 2000 to 73.01% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and with two or more ethnic identities saw decreases of 4.93% and 19.4% respectively. Hispanic identified individuals saw an increase, jumping from 3.29% to 4.10% over the decade. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.59% | 73.01% | 4.91% |
| Two or More Races | 16.44% | 13.25% | -19.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.14% | 9.64% | -4.93% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 4.1% | 24.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |