2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Salatin
A surname derived from the Latin word for "salted," possibly referring to an occupation related to salt production or trade.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Salatin. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Salatin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Salatin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Salatin, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Salatin
The surname SALATIN has its roots in the Middle East, originating from the Arabic word "salatin" which translates to "sultans" or "rulers." The name likely emerged during the medieval era, between the 7th and 13th centuries, when Arabic culture and language were widespread across the region.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the SALATIN surname can be found in the Cairo Geniza records, a collection of medieval manuscripts dating back to the 11th century. These documents contain references to individuals bearing the SALATIN name, suggesting their connection to positions of authority or ruling lineages.
During the Crusades, which spanned from the late 11th to the late 13th century, the name SALATIN may have been adopted by European nobles or knights who encountered Arabic rulers or participated in battles against them. These interactions could have led to the name being incorporated into European cultures and languages.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Salatin al-Dawla, a Persian statesman and advisor to the Ilkhanid rulers, was recorded in historical accounts. His name and influence may have contributed to the further dissemination of the SALATIN surname across the region.
As the Ottoman Empire expanded in the 15th and 16th centuries, the SALATIN name likely gained more prominence, particularly among ruling classes and those associated with the sultanate. Individuals bearing this surname may have held positions of power or had connections to the royal court.
One notable figure with the SALATIN surname was Mustafa Salatin, an Ottoman poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. His literary works and contributions to the arts and sciences during the Ottoman Renaissance period have been well-documented.
In the 17th century, a French traveler named Jean-Baptiste SALATIN was known for his exploration of the Middle East and his detailed accounts of the region's cultures and societies. His writings provide valuable insights into the history and customs of the time.
Another prominent individual with the SALATIN surname was Ibrahim Salatin, an 18th-century Ottoman architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several significant architectural projects, including mosques and palaces, during the Ottoman era.
Throughout history, the SALATIN surname has been associated with various regions and cultures, reflecting the diverse origins and influences that have shaped its meaning and significance over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Salatin
Among Census respondents with the surname Salatin, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Salatin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Salatin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 112
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Salatin
Salatin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+18 bearers (+18.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,296 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,130 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+18.0%) | Up 9,296 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,130 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Salatin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #144,270 | -2.2% |
| Count | 118 | 117 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Salatin bearers went from 118 to 117 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,130 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #144,270.
FAQ
Salatin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Salatin?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Salatin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Salatin?
Salatin ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Salatin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Salatin.
Has Salatin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Salatin went from 118 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Salatin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Salatin, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Salatin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Salatin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Salatin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Salatin mean?
A surname derived from the Latin word for "salted," possibly referring to an occupation related to salt production or trade. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Salatin (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Salatin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.