Explore the Family Name Salvage
The meaning of Salvage
1. English (Sussex): variant of Savage. 2. French: variant of Sauvage ‘untamed’. 3. French: habitational name from (Le) Salvage, the name of several places in the southern part of France. 4. Americanized form of some similar (like-sounding) Jewish surname. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Monique.
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How common is the last name Salvage in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Salvage" has seen a notable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,111 in terms of commonality with a count of 530 bearers of the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 49,824 with only 421 individuals bearing the name, representing a drop of roughly 21%. Consequently, the proportion of people possessing the "Salvage" surname per 100,000 individuals also fell by 30% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #49,824 | -27.39% |
| Count | 530 | 421 | -20.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.14 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salvage
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the "Salvage" surname identify as White, accounting for approximately 80% in both 2000 and 2010 with a slight decrease of 0.41% over the decade. The second largest ethnic group identified as Black, although their percentage dropped from 15.85% in 2000 to 13.78% in 2010. A noticeable increase was observed within those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.32% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Similarly, there was a rise in those identifying as Hispanic over the same time period, moving from 1.89% to 2.61%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.38% | 80.05% | -0.41% |
| Black | 15.85% | 13.78% | -13.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 2.61% | 97.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.61% | 38.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |