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

Salhab, 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 Salhab surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salhab in America

Salhab is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salhab surname appeared 180 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Salhab.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salhab 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 Salhab

The surname SALHAB has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab world. It is believed to have originated in the region that is now modern-day Syria and Lebanon. The name is derived from the Arabic word "sahl," which means "plain" or "plateau," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived in or near a flat, open area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SALHAB can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts, where it appears as a designation for families or individuals from the regions of Damascus and Aleppo in Syria. These manuscripts date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, indicating the long history of this surname.

In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent family by the name of SALHAB residing in the city of Tripoli, located in modern-day Lebanon. This family was known for their involvement in trade and commerce, and their influence extended throughout the region.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Levant, which lasted from the 16th to the early 20th century, the SALHAB surname is mentioned in various administrative records and documents. One notable figure from this period was Ahmed SALHAB, a poet and scholar who lived in Damascus in the 17th century.

As the centuries passed, the SALHAB surname spread to other parts of the Middle East and beyond. In the 19th century, a branch of the family settled in Egypt, where they became influential in the fields of education and politics. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Ahmed Shafik SALHAB (1888-1956), an Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Egypt from 1952 to 1952.

Another notable individual with the surname SALHAB was Khalil SALHAB (1864-1928), a Lebanese poet and writer who played a significant role in the Nahda, the Arab literary renaissance of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In more recent times, the SALHAB surname has also been associated with prominent figures in various fields, such as Marwan SALHAB (born 1957), a Lebanese filmmaker and artist, and Fadi SALHAB (born 1975), a Lebanese-Canadian businessman and entrepreneur.

Overall, the surname SALHAB has a rich history that spans centuries and stretches across the Middle East, with roots in the Arabic language and culture. Its bearers have made significant contributions to literature, politics, diplomacy, and various other domains throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salhab

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

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 Salhab 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 Salhab 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 Salhab was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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