Explore the Family Name Saulnier
The meaning of Saulnier
French: occupational name for an extractor or seller of salt, from an agent derivative of Old French sal, sel (from Latin salina). Compare Saunier, Sonier, and Sonnier. History: Louis Saulnier from France married Louise Bastineau in Acadia c.1684. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Alcide, Alphonse, Anatole, Armand, Aurelie, Camile, Celine, Fernand.
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How common is the last name Saulnier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Saulnier saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 18,153rd in 2000, it fell to the 18,685th position in 2010, showing a decline of 2.93%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,414 to 1,471 during this period, indicating a growth of 4.03%. This suggests that although the last name has become slightly less common over time, more people are acquiring or being born into it.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,153 | #18,685 | -2.93% |
| Count | 1,414 | 1,471 | 4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.5 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saulnier
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows certain shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those carrying the Saulnier surname. The proportion identifying as White remained relatively stable, experiencing only a minor drop from 96.32% to 96.06%. The percentage of those acknowledging Hispanic ethnicity showed a modest increase from 1.41% to 1.5%. People identifying with two or more races saw the most significant increase, going up from 0.99% to 1.84%. Meanwhile, there was no recorded change for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnic identities. Notably, Asian/Pacific Islander identity made an appearance in 2010 after not being represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 96.06% | -0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.84% | 85.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.5% | 6.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |