Explore the Family Name Salls
The meaning of Salls
1. Probably an altered form of English Sall, with the addition of excrescent -s, or perhaps of Sales or some other similar (like-sounding) surname. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Salz or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
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How common is the last name Salls in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Salls' grew in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 28,049 amongst all surnames and rose to the 21,811th position by 2010. This represents a significant increase of 22.24%. Furthermore, the number of individuals carrying this surname also saw an increase of 48.26% during this time period, growing from 804 people in 2000 to 1,192 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also increased by 33.33%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,049 | #21,811 | 22.24% |
| Count | 804 | 1,192 | 48.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.4 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salls
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals varying changes in the distribution associated with the surname 'Salls'. In 2000, 85.07% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this proportion decreased to 74.41% by 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanic individuals with this surname more than doubled, increasing from 4.98% in 2000 to 10.07% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black almost doubled from 5.85% in 2000 to 11.66% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased by 40.12%. However, there were no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where previously they accounted for 1.87% and 0.62% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.07% | 74.41% | -12.53% |
| Black | 5.85% | 11.66% | 99.32% |
| Hispanic | 4.98% | 10.07% | 102.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.27% | 40.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |