Explore the Family Name Saline
The meaning of Saline
Americanized form of Swedish Sahlin or Salin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saline in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Saline" has decreased over time in the United States. In 2000, it ranked as the 39,885th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 46,811th position, marking a decline of 17.36%. The count also dropped from 518 individuals bearing the name in 2000 to just 454 in 2010, which represents a reduction of 12.36%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 population fell by 21.05% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #46,811 | -17.36% |
| Count | 518 | 454 | -12.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saline
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those carrying the "Saline" surname identified as White, with 97.1% in 2000 and 96.7% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.41%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races in either year. Interestingly, there was a move from no reported instances of the surname amongst Black and Hispanic populations in 2000 to a minor presence in 2010, with the former group making up 1.32% of individuals with the surname. The count for individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at zero both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.7% | -0.41% |
| Black | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |