Explore the Family Name Saulsbury
The meaning of Saulsbury
English: variant of Salisbury.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saulsbury in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saulsbury has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 20,219th most popular name in 2000, it moved up to the 19,480th position in 2010, marking a 3.65% climb. The count of people carrying this surname also rose from 1,225 to 1,387 during the same period, showing an increase of approximately 13.22%. The proportion per 100k people sporting the Saulsbury name also saw a minor upsurge from 0.45 to 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,219 | #19,480 | 3.65% |
| Count | 1,225 | 1,387 | 13.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.47 | 4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saulsbury
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution among those with the Saulsbury surname. From 2000 to 2010, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races (from 0.82% to 2.02%) and the Hispanic ethnic identity (from 0.82% to 2.45%). On the other hand, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities each saw a decrease of around 36.84%. White representation decreased slightly from 74.04% to 72.60%, while Black representation fell by about 4.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.04% | 72.6% | -1.94% |
| Black | 23.18% | 22.21% | -4.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 2.45% | 198.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 2.02% | 146.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.36% | -36.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.36% | -36.84% |