Explore the Family Name Salser
The meaning of Salser
German: variant of Salzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Salser has seen a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Salser was the 43,232nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 47,614th position, marking a decrease of 10.14%. The total count of people with this last name also decreased from 471 in 2000 to 445 in 2010, a decline of 5.52%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 11.76%, from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #47,614 | -10.14% |
| Count | 471 | 445 | -5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salser
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Salser. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White (95.54%), followed distantly by Hispanic (2.12%) and Black (1.06%). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the White identity still dominated (92.81%), its percentage had slightly declined. Additionally, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black (from 1.06% to 2.25%). Interestingly, a new category emerged, with 2.47% identifying as belonging to two or more races. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a slight drop to 2.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 92.81% | -2.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Black | 1.06% | 2.25% | 112.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 2.02% | -4.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |