Explore the Family Name Salins
The meaning of Salins
Latvian (Saliņš): topographic name for someone living on an island, derived from sala ‘island’. Some characteristic forenames: Latvian Arturs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salins in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Salins has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Salins was ranked 88,461 in terms of popularity and increased to rank 82,613 by 2010, marking a 6.61% increase. The count of people with the surname also rose from 195 in 2000 to 228 in 2010, showing a 16.92% growth. Lastly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people saw a slight increase from 0.07 to 0.08 during this decade, indicating a 14.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #82,613 | 6.61% |
| Count | 195 | 228 | 16.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salins
In terms of ethnicity, there were significant shifts among those with the surname Salins between 2000 and 2010. The data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that while the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased from 13.85% to 14.47%, those identifying as White decreased notably from 73.33% to 59.21%. The most dramatic change was seen within the Hispanic community, where the percentage surged from 12.82% to 24.12%. There were no recorded changes among people identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.33% | 59.21% | -19.26% |
| Hispanic | 12.82% | 24.12% | 88.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.85% | 14.47% | 4.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |