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

Salimi, 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 Salimi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salimi in America

Salimi is the 50362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salimi surname appeared 415 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 Salimi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salimi 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 Salimi

The surname Salimi has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in Iran. The name is derived from the Arabic word "salim," which means "safe" or "peaceful." It is believed to have emerged during the 7th century, around the time of the Islamic conquest of Persia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Salimi can be found in the historical text "Tarikh-e Beyhaghi," written in the 11th century. This text mentions a nobleman named Abul-Hasan Salimi, who served as a vizier during the Ghaznavid Empire.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various manuscripts and records from the Seljuk Empire. One notable figure from this period was Shams al-Din Salimi, a celebrated poet and scholar who lived in the city of Tabriz.

During the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled Iran from the 16th to the 18th century, the Salimi name gained prominence. Several individuals bearing this surname held important positions in the royal court and administration.

One of the most renowned individuals with the surname Salimi was Mirza Salim, a talented calligrapher who lived in the 17th century. His works are highly regarded and can be found in various museums and collections around the world.

Another notable figure was Haji Salimi, a merchant and trader who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his extensive trade networks and played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

In more recent times, the surname Salimi has spread beyond Iran and can be found in various countries with significant Iranian diaspora communities, such as the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe.

While the name has its roots in the Middle East, there are also instances of the Salimi surname appearing in other regions, such as South Asia and parts of Central Asia, likely due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salimi

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

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

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