Explore the Family Name Salinger
The meaning of Salinger
1. English (London): of Norman origin, a habitational name from Saint-Léger-aux-Bois (Seine-Maritime) or Saint-Léger (Manche), both so called from the dedication of their churches to Saint Leger, the martyred 7th-century bishop of Autun. Compare Ledger and Leger 1. This surname is also common in Ireland. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a Germanized form of the personal name Salomon.
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How common is the last name Salinger in the United States?
The surname Salinger has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the first decade of the 21st century, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Salinger held rank 30352. However, by 2010 it had fallen to rank 32599, representing a 7.4 percent decrease. The total count of individuals with the surname also dropped from 727 to 705, a decline of 3.03 percent. As a result, the proportion of Salingers per 100,000 people dwindled by 11.11 percent from 0.27 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,352 | #32,599 | -7.4% |
| Count | 727 | 705 | -3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salinger
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Salinger, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some notable changes over the same period. For instance, in 2000, about 95.19 percent of Salingers identified as white; however, this figure dropped slightly to 94.18 percent in 2010. The percentage of Salingers identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.61 percent in 2000 to 3.40 percent in 2010. The representation of two or more races also went up significantly, jumping from 0.83 percent in 2000 to 1.56 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 94.18% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 3.4% | 30.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.56% | 87.95% |
| Black | 0.69% | 0.71% | 2.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |