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

López-Salazar, 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 López-Salazar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of López-Salazar in America

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

The López-Salazar 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 López-Salazar.

The history of the last name López-Salazar

The surname LOPEZSALAZAR is of Spanish origin, originating from the regions of Castile and Andalusia in Spain. It is a compound surname, formed by the combination of the patronymic "Lopez" and the toponym "Salazar."

The name "Lopez" is derived from the Spanish name "Lope," which is a medieval Spanish form of the name "Loup" or "Loup-Loup," meaning "wolf" in French. It likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone with wolf-like characteristics or perhaps associated with hunting wolves.

The name "Salazar" is a toponym, meaning it is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the town of Salazar de las Palmas, located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. The name "Salazar" is thought to be derived from the Latin word "salicis," meaning "willow."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LOPEZSALAZAR can be found in the 15th century, in the records of the Spanish Inquisition. During this time, several individuals with the surname LOPEZSALAZAR were persecuted for their religious beliefs.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname LOPEZSALAZAR was Diego Lopez de Salazar (1499-1570), a Spanish historian and chronicler from the Basque region. He is best known for his work "Libro de las Bienandanzas e Fortunas," a historical chronicle of the Basque Country.

Another prominent individual with the surname LOPEZSALAZAR was Juan Lopez de Salazar (1548-1628), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Chile and was appointed as the governor of the province of Cuyo (now part of Argentina) in 1594.

In the 17th century, Pedro Lopez de Salazar (1615-1683) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of the province of Nueva Vizcaya (now part of Mexico) from 1670 to 1677.

In the 18th century, Miguel Lopez de Salazar (1732-1804) was a Spanish nobleman and military officer who served as the governor of the province of Texas (then part of the Spanish Empire) from 1787 to 1789.

LOPEZSALAZAR is a surname that has a rich history spanning several centuries, with notable individuals from various walks of life, including historians, conquistadors, military officers, and colonial administrators. Its origins can be traced back to the regions of Castile and Andalusia in Spain, and it is a testament to the cultural and historical significance of Spanish surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name López-Salazar

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname López-Salazar.

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 López-Salazar 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.

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 López-Salazar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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