Explore the Family Name Sally
The meaning of Sally
Irish (Tyrone and Armagh): variant of Salley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sally in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sally has seen a slight decrease in the 2010 data compared to that of 2000. The rank of the surname dropped from 20,456 in 2000 to 22,481 in 2010, representing a dip of roughly 9.9%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname fell by approximately 5.14%, from 1,206 to 1,144 across the same timeframe. This decline is also reflected in the proportion per 100k population, which decreased by 13.33%, falling from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,456 | #22,481 | -9.9% |
| Count | 1,206 | 1,144 | -5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.39 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sally
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White with the surname Sally fell slightly by 4.3% from 53.98% to 51.66%, the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics saw substantial increases. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation almost doubled, jumping from 1.33% to 2.62%, marking a 96.99% increase. Similarly, the Hispanic representation rose from 1.66% to 3.15%, an increase of 89.76%. Additionally, those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 26.55%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a 74% rise. Meanwhile, there was a small decrease in Black representation by about 4.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.98% | 51.66% | -4.3% |
| Black | 39.64% | 38.02% | -4.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 3.67% | 26.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 3.15% | 89.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 2.62% | 96.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.87% | 74% |