Explore the Family Name Salmi
The meaning of Salmi
Finnish: ornamental name from salmi ‘strait’, adopted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries chiefly in southwestern Finland by Finns without surnames or to replace Swedish surnames (compare Laine 4). Also a habitational name from farms so named, with reference to their location, found mainly in Ostrobothnia and northern Finland. In North America, it is sometimes a shortened form of the cognate surname Salminen. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Toivo, Waino, Reino, Jorma, Jussi, Kaino, Niilo, Pirjo, Raili, Seppo, Toimi.
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How common is the last name Salmi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Salmi experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell by 1.27%, from 25,564 in 2000 to 25,889 in 2010. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of people with the Salmi surname increased by 4.74%, from 907 in 2000 to 950 in 2010. However, when looking at the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,564 | #25,889 | -1.27% |
| Count | 907 | 950 | 4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salmi
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Salmi surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed variations between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though this decreased slightly from 95.81% in 2000 to 93.16% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 59.39%, and those belonging to two or more races rose by 59.60%. Notably, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant change, with an increase of 127.27%. There were no reported instances of the Salmi surname among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 93.16% | -2.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 2.63% | 59.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 2% | 127.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.58% | 59.6% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |