Explore the Family Name Salmo
The meaning of Salmo
1. Muslim (Syria): from a pet form of the personal name Salmān (see Salman) or Sulaimān (see Suleiman). 2. Hispanic (Philippines): nickname from Spanish salmo ‘psalm’, a reference to the Biblical sacred song or hymn.
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How common is the last name Salmo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Salmo held a rank of 56,246 in terms of popularity in the year 2000, and by 2010 it had slightly fallen to a rank of 56,836 — a decrease of around 1.05%. The number of people with this surname, however, increased from 340 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 5.59%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k, there was a drop from 0.13 to 0.12, equating to a decrease of about 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #56,836 | -1.05% |
| Count | 340 | 359 | 5.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salmo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals subtle shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Salmo surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 27.06% to 25.63%, and those reporting two or more ethnic identities also fell from 12.94% to 10.03%. Those identifying as White saw an increase from 56.18% to 61.84%. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a decline from 3.24% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.18% | 61.84% | 10.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 27.06% | 25.63% | -5.28% |
| Two or More Races | 12.94% | 10.03% | -22.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 2.23% | -31.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |