Explore the Family Name Salvas
The meaning of Salvas
Altered form of French Salva. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Andre, Emile, Armand, Patrice, Raoul, Yves.
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How common is the last name Salvas in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Salvas has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,429 in the U.S., while by 2010 it had moved up to position 36,736, indicating a slight increase of 1.85%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 560 in 2000 to 608 in 2010, showing an 8.57% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Salvas surname per 100k people remained consistent at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #36,736 | 1.85% |
| Count | 560 | 608 | 8.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salvas
Reviewing the same Decennial U.S. Census data for ethnic identity, there were some noticeable shifts among those with the Salvas surname. The White ethnicity decreased from 95% in 2000 to 91.12% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw the most significant increase, from 1.79% in 2000 to 5.26% in 2010, marking a 193.85% change. The Black ethnicity experienced a smaller increase, from 1.25% to 1.32%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased, from 1.07% to 1.81%, a rise of 69.16%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 91.12% | -4.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 5.26% | 193.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.81% | 69.16% |
| Black | 1.25% | 1.32% | 5.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |