Explore the Family Name Salin
The meaning of Salin
1. Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with the (placename) element sal ‘large room, hall’ + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. This surname is also found in Finland, where it is more common than in Sweden. Compare Sahlin. 2. French: habitational name from any of the places so called in Cantal, Jura, Savoie, and Seine-et-Marne, all named with salin ‘saltmarsh’. 3. Italian (Veneto): nickname from regional variant of salino ‘salty’. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Jorma, Juha, Pentti.
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How common is the last name Salin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Salin has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,945th most popular surname, while in 2010, it climbed to 50,467th place, marking a growth of 2.85%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Salin surname also grew by 10.11%, from 376 in 2000 to 414 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #50,467 | 2.85% |
| Count | 376 | 414 | 10.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Salin also experienced shifts from 2000 to 2010, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 84.57% to 77.78%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw significant growth, rising from 3.19% to 7%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 5.59% to 7.25%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as Black in 2010, while the category of Two or more races disappeared entirely in the same year. There were no changes for American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.57% | 77.78% | -8.03% |
| Hispanic | 5.59% | 7.25% | 29.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.19% | 7% | 119.44% |
| Black | 0% | 4.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |