Explore the Family Name Salmond
The meaning of Salmond
Scottish (Angus and Fife) and English: variant of Salmon 1, with excrescent -d.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salmond in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Salmond has decreased over time. In 2000, it ranked 30,552 in popularity and was associated with around 721 individuals, equivalent to a proportion of 0.27 per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 35,147, corresponding to an approximate decrease of 15.04 percent. The count also fell to 641 individuals, marking a decline of 11.1 percent, and the proportion per 100k people decreased by 18.52 percent to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,552 | #35,147 | -15.04% |
| Count | 721 | 641 | -11.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salmond
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some changes within the Salmond surname bearers' ethnic identity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as either White (51.32 percent) or Black (45.91 percent). By 2010, while the percentage identifying as Black increased slightly to 49.14 percent, the proportion of Whites dropped to 45.40 percent. Additionally, there were new entries of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics into the ethnic distribution at 1.25 percent and 1.09 percent respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw a rise from 1.80 percent in 2000 to 3.12 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.91% | 49.14% | 7.04% |
| White | 51.32% | 45.4% | -11.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 3.12% | 73.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |