Explore the Family Name Salud
The meaning of Salud
Catalan: Castilianized form of Salut, from Salut, an omen or well-wishing name from Latin salute ‘health’.
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How common is the last name Salud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Salud has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 52,608th in 2000, it moved up to 46,725th in 2010, marking an 11.18% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 370 in 2000 to 455 in 2010, which is a 22.97% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #46,725 | 11.18% |
| Count | 370 | 455 | 22.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salud
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides a breakdown for the surname Salud. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Salud surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, with no change at 67.03%. Those identifying as having two or more races saw a significant increase of 40.99%, rising from 4.05% to 5.71%. Individuals identifying as White decreased by 34.15%, dropping from 5.68% to 3.74%. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, a 1.64% drop from 23.24% to 22.86%. No individuals with the Salud surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 67.03% | 67.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 23.24% | 22.86% | -1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 4.05% | 5.71% | 40.99% |
| White | 5.68% | 3.74% | -34.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |