Explore the Family Name Salom
The meaning of Salom
Jewish (Sephardic): variant of Shalom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Salom has grown in popularity in the U.S. from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,397 with a total count of 325 people carrying the surname, a proportion of 0.12 per 100,000 of the population. By 2010, the rank improved to 56,310 and the count increased by 11.69% to 363, still maintaining a proportion of 0.12 per 100,000 of the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #56,310 | 3.57% |
| Count | 325 | 363 | 11.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salom
On the topic of ethnicity, data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there was a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Salom between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic representation grew from 44% to 47.11%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw an increase from 18.77% to 21.76%. However, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 32% to 26.17%. Also, no individuals identified as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, while a new ethnic group appeared with 2.48% of people identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44% | 47.11% | 7.07% |
| White | 32% | 26.17% | -18.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.77% | 21.76% | 15.93% |
| Black | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.77% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |