Explore the Family Name Salminen
The meaning of Salminen
Finnish: ornamental name from salmi ‘strait’ (compare Salmi) + the surname suffix -nen. Adopted in the late 19th century primarily by Finns without surnames in southwestern and central Finland (compare Virtanen), and also in the early 20th century name-changing campaigns. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Waino, Wilho, Antti, Armas, Ilmari, Jarmo, Jouko, Jyrki, Markku, Olavi, Outi. Scandinavian Nils.
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How common is the last name Salminen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Salminen experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 38,464 in 2000 to 43,811 in 2010, marking a decrease of 13.9%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also dropped during this period, with a reduction of 9.06% from 541 to 492. Consequently, the proportion of people named Salminen per 100,000 also declined by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #43,811 | -13.9% |
| Count | 541 | 492 | -9.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salminen
As for ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were several notable changes among those bearing the surname Salminen between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.3% to 94.51%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased 9.91% from 1.11% to 1.22%. Interestingly, individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity emerged, representing 2.03% each in 2010 where none had been previously reported in 2000. On the contrary, no Black ethnicity was recorded in either year, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native which marked 1.48% in 2000, were not reported in 2010. Please note, some data may have been suppressed (indicated as "(S)") for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.51% | -1.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 1.22% | 9.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |