Explore the Family Name Sallah
The meaning of Sallah
1. Arabic: variant of Salah. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. 2. West African (Gambia): variant of Sall 5.
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How common is the last name Sallah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sallah has seen increased popularity in the United States over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 79,676th and moved up to 62,359th by 2010, a positive change of 21.73 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 222 to 321 during this period, reflecting a 44.59 percent increase. The proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Sallah also rose from 0.08 to 0.11, marking an uptick of 37.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #62,359 | 21.73% |
| Count | 222 | 321 | 44.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sallah
When looking at the ethnic identity linked with the surname Sallah, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010. Although there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname, other categories saw significant shifts. The proportion of individuals identifying as "Two or more races" decreased significantly from 7.66 percent to 1.87 percent. There was also a decline in the percentage of individuals with the Sallah surname identifying as white, dropping from 44.14 percent to 32.71 percent. However, the proportion of black individuals with this surname surged from 48.20 percent to 64.49 percent in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.2% | 64.49% | 33.8% |
| White | 44.14% | 32.71% | -25.89% |
| Two or More Races | 7.66% | 1.87% | -75.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |