Explore the Family Name Salome
How common is the last name Salome in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Salome increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Salome was ranked 33,933rd in terms of popularity but jumped to 26,362nd in 2010, a rise of 22.31%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 633 in 2000 to 926 in 2010, a considerable increase of 46.29%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Salome per 100,000 individuals increased by 34.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #26,362 | 22.31% |
| Count | 633 | 926 | 46.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.31 | 34.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salome
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting changes over the same decade. In 2000, the largest percentages of individuals with the surname Salome identified as either White (48.03%) or Hispanic (47.39%). By 2010, however, the percentage identifying as White had dropped by 27.61%, while those identifying as Hispanic had risen by 30.34%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased slightly, from 2.37% to 2.16%. There was no data available for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.76% of individuals with the surname Salome identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.39% | 61.77% | 30.34% |
| White | 48.03% | 34.77% | -27.61% |
| Black | 2.37% | 2.16% | -8.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |