Find out how popular the last name Salaam is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Salaam.

Salaam, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Salaam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salaam in America

Salaam is the 17992nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salaam surname appeared 1,552 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Salaam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salaam to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Salaam

The surname "SALAAM" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region that is now known as Iran. It is thought to have derived from the Arabic word "salaam," which means "peace" or "greeting." This word has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages and has been used as a form of greeting in many Islamic cultures for centuries.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "SALAAM" can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was used as a surname by a family of scholars and religious leaders in the city of Isfahan, Iran. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Salam" or "Salaam," with variations in the spelling and pronunciation depending on the region.

In the 14th century, there are references to a prominent Islamic scholar named Ahmad al-Salaam, who was born in Damascus, Syria, and lived from 1292 to 1369. He was known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and is considered one of the most influential scholars of his time.

Another notable figure who bore the surname "SALAAM" was Abdallah al-Salaam, a 16th-century poet and calligrapher from Persia (now Iran). He is renowned for his beautiful calligraphic works and his contributions to the art of Persian poetry.

In the 18th century, a family of merchants and traders from the city of Shiraz, Iran, adopted the surname "SALAAM." This family played a significant role in the trade routes between Persia and other parts of the Middle East and Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SALAAM" in the Western world can be found in the writings of Sir William Jones, a British Orientalist and linguist who lived from 1746 to 1794. In his work on the Persian language and literature, he mentions the surname "SALAAM" and its association with scholars and literary figures in Iran.

Throughout history, the surname "SALAAM" has been carried by many individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, calligraphers, merchants, and religious leaders. While it originated in the Middle East, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salaam

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Salaam.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Salaam was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Salaam has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Salaam was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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