Explore the Family Name Salmons
The meaning of Salmons
English: variant of Salmon, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salmons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Salmons experienced a slight decrease in rank from 9684 in 2000 to 9736 in 2010. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 8.19%, from 3077 to 3329 over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly by 0.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,684 | #9,736 | -0.54% |
| Count | 3,077 | 3,329 | 8.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 1.13 | -0.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salmons
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several changes between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander with the last name Salmons saw a significant increase of 162.5%, growing from 0.16% to 0.42%. Similarly, those identifying as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native increased notably by 146.43% and 200% respectively. While the percentage of White individuals with the surname Salmons decreased from 95.61% to 92.16%, there was a modest rise in those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 92.16% | -3.61% |
| Black | 1.4% | 3.45% | 146.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.59% | 32.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.59% | 16.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.78% | 200% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.16% | 0.42% | 162.5% |