Explore the Family Name Saller
The meaning of Saller
1. German: habitational name from Sallern in Bavaria. 2. German: topographic name for someone who lived in an area where sallow willows grew, from Middle High German salhe ‘sallow tree’ + -er, suffix denoting an inhabitant. 3. Germanized (and possibly also Americanized) form of Slovenian Zalar and Žalar (see Zalar) with the variant Žaler. Compare Saler. 4. English (London): possibly a variant of Saylor or Seller. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloysius, Bodo, Otto.
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How common is the last name Saller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saller has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname had a rank of 43,546 and was present in about 467 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 57,101 and the count decreased to 357 individuals. This represents a change of -31.13% in ranking and -23.55% in count. The proportion per 100k also saw a drop of -29.41%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #57,101 | -31.13% |
| Count | 467 | 357 | -23.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.12 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saller
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Saller also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, as recorded by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.65%), followed by Hispanic (2.57%) and Black (2.14%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (92.72%), the percentage saw a slight decrease. Interestingly, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (3.36%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%). The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased slightly to 1.96%, and no individuals identified as Two or More Races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 92.72% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 3.36% | 30.74% |
| Black | 2.14% | 1.96% | -8.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |