Explore the Family Name Sallows
The meaning of Sallows
English (Essex and Suffolk): topographic name from Middle English salwe ‘sallow (a species of willow)’ (Old English s(e)alh), with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Sale.
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How common is the last name Sallows in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sallows has slightly declined over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 85,996th most popular surname but by 2010, it had dropped to the 90,113th position, marking a 4.79% decrease in its ranking. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the surname saw a minor increase from 202 to 205, a growth of approximately 1.49%. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.07.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #85,996 | #90,113 | -4.79% |
Count | 202 | 205 | 1.49% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sallows
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Sallows has seen negligible changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White; this demographic has seen a minuscule increase from 94.55% in 2000 to 94.63% in 2010. No data was recorded for any Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups for either year.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 94.55% | 94.63% | 0.08% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |