Explore the Family Name Sallie
The meaning of Sallie
English (Lancashire): perhaps a variant of Irish McSally (an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Salaigh), which MacLysaght describes as an earlier form of Solly. Compare Salley.
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How common is the last name Sallie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sallie has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 25,991st in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 28,408th, marking a decrease of 9.3 percent. The number of people with this surname also decreased during this time period. There were approximately 887 individuals with the surname Sallie in 2000, but that number fell to 840 in 2010, which is a 5.3 percent drop. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people went down by 15.15 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,991 | #28,408 | -9.3% |
| Count | 887 | 840 | -5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sallie
The ethnic identity linked to the surname Sallie, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a notable shift from 2000 to 2010. While the Black community constituted 58.96 percent of the bearers of this surname in 2000, that figure rose to 61.67 percent in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.60 percent. The White community, which accounted for 36.87 percent in 2000, saw a decrease of 10.23 percent by 2010, bringing it down to 33.10 percent. The Hispanic percentage remained relatively stable with only a minor decrease of 3.47 percent. Interestingly, there was a significant increase of 101.61 percent in the representation of those identifying as two or more races, though they still make up a small portion of the total. There were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, as they remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.96% | 61.67% | 4.6% |
| White | 36.87% | 33.1% | -10.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.5% | 101.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.5% | -3.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |