Explore the Family Name Sallas
The meaning of Sallas
1. Greek: Hellenized form of an Italian (Venetian) surname beginning with Sal-, such as Sala and Salin. 2. Hispanic: altered form of Spanish, Galician, Aragonese, Catalan, or Portuguese Salas.
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How common is the last name Sallas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sallas has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 37,480 while in 2010 it fell to 46,138, marking a decrease of around 23.1%. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 559 in 2000 down to 462 in 2010, indicating a reduction of 17.35%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 23.81%, from 0.21 to 0.16 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,480 | #46,138 | -23.1% |
| Count | 559 | 462 | -17.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.16 | -23.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sallas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sallas varied over the course of the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, there was an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 29.87% to 37.45%) and a slight introduction of Black ethnicity at 1.95% in 2010. However, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as White, from 66.19% to 57.58%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also declined from 2.50% to 1.52%. No change was reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.19% | 57.58% | -13.01% |
| Hispanic | 29.87% | 37.45% | 25.38% |
| Black | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 1.52% | -39.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |