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

Salum, 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 Salum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salum in America

Salum is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salum surname appeared 186 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 Salum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salum 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 Salum

The surname SALUM has its origins in the Middle East, with roots stretching back to the ancient civilizations of the region. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "salam," which means peace or greeting. This name has been found in historical records dating back to the 7th century, during the rise of the Islamic caliphates.

The earliest recorded instances of the name SALUM can be traced to the region of modern-day Syria and Iraq, where it was commonly used among Arab populations. In the 9th century, a renowned scholar and mathematician named Al-Battani, also known as Albatenius, was born in Harran, in present-day Turkey, with the full name Abu Abd Allah Muhammad ibn Jabir ibn Sinan al-Battani al-Salum (858-929 CE).

During the medieval period, the name SALUM appeared in various manuscripts and chronicles, particularly those documenting the travels and accomplishments of Arab traders and explorers. One notable figure was Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan scholar and traveler, who was born as Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Battuta al-Salum in 1304 CE. His extensive journeys across Africa, Asia, and Europe were recorded in his famous travel memoir, the "Rihla."

In the 16th century, the name SALUM was found in the Ottoman Empire's administrative records, often associated with various officials and scholars. One such individual was Ibrahim al-Salum, a renowned Ottoman historian and philosopher who lived during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (1520-1566 CE).

As the name spread across different regions and cultures, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In some areas, it was written as "Saloum" or "Salloum," while in others, it took on forms like "Shalum" or "Shalom." These variations reflect the linguistic influences of different languages and dialects.

Notable bearers of the name SALUM include:

1. Abdul Rahman al-Salum (1703-1773), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer from Damascus.
2. Fatima al-Salum (1850-1924), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist from Egypt.
3. Khalid al-Salum (1920-2001), a renowned Arab poet and literary critic from Iraq.
4. Aisha al-Salum (1933-2018), a prominent Kuwaiti writer and journalist, known for her advocacy of women's rights.
5. Jamal al-Salum (born 1963), a celebrated contemporary artist from Saudi Arabia, known for his abstract and calligraphic works.

While the name SALUM has been prevalent in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa, it has also found its way into other regions through migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it a rich history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salum

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

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

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