Explore the Family Name Salmen
How common is the last name Salmen in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Salmen, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in rank from 36,999 in 2000 to 38,691 in 2010, indicating a drop by 4.57%. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname witnessed a marginal increase by 0.53%, rising from 568 in 2000 to 571 in 2010. Thus, despite a decline in rank, the prevalence of the surname Salmen per 100,000 people decreased by only 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #38,691 | -4.57% |
| Count | 568 | 571 | 0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salmen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, the majority (94.19%) of individuals with the surname Salmen identified as White, decreasing slightly to 92.64% in 2010. The number identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant growth, increasing by 120.73% over the decade, from 2.46% to 5.43%. For those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, changes were more drastic but in opposite directions: the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.06% to 0, while the percentage identifying as Black also fell from 0.88% to 0. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Two or more races went from non-existent in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010, and no change was observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 92.64% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 5.43% | 120.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.88% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |