Explore the Family Name Salkin
The meaning of Salkin
1. English: from the Middle English personal name Salkin, probably a pet form (with the Flemish and Middle English diminutive suffix -kin) of Salomon (see Salmon and Solomon). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Zalkind, derived from Salomon.
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How common is the last name Salkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Salkin saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,426 and dropped to 48,800 in 2010, marking a 5.11% decrease. The actual count of individuals bearing the Salkin surname remained steady at 432 in both years, while its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #48,800 | -5.11% |
| Count | 432 | 432 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salkin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Salkin surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.60% in 2000 to 93.29% in 2010. Over this decade, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 2.08% to 3.70%. A small percentage (2.08%) in 2010 identified as Asian/Pacific Islander where none did in 2000, while those reporting two or more ethnicities dropped from 1.39% to zero during this period. The percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 93.29% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 3.7% | 77.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |