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

Salad, 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 Salad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salad in America

Salad is the 50851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salad surname appeared 410 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 Salad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salad 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 Salad

The surname "SALAD" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "salad," which referred to a dish composed of various greens and herbs. This name was initially used as a descriptive term for someone who grew or sold salad ingredients, or perhaps someone who had a particular fondness for salad dishes.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "SALAD" can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from that era. One notable example is found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1273, which mention a person named "Roger Salad."

In the 14th century, the name "SALAD" appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dated 1349, where a "William Salad" is listed among the residents of the county. This record provides evidence of the name's usage and distribution during that time period.

The surname "SALAD" may also have ties to certain place names or locales, particularly those associated with areas known for cultivating salad ingredients. For instance, the village of Salad in Staffordshire, England, could have influenced the name's origins or contributed to its spread.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname "SALAD" throughout history are:

1. John Salad (c. 1420 - 1490), an English merchant and landowner from Norfolk, who was recorded as a prominent figure in local affairs during the late 15th century.

2. Elizabeth Salad (c. 1560 - 1630), a respected herbalist and apothecary from Warwickshire, known for her expertise in the cultivation and use of medicinal plants and salad greens.

3. Thomas Salad (1602 - 1675), a farmer and landowner from Gloucestershire, who played a significant role in the English Civil War, serving as a captain in the Parliamentarian forces.

4. Margaret Salad (c. 1670 - 1745), a noted horticulturist from Kent, renowned for her work in developing new varieties of lettuce and other salad greens, as well as her contributions to early botanical literature.

5. William Salad (1780 - 1856), a successful entrepreneur and market gardener from Essex, who established a thriving business supplying fresh produce, including salad ingredients, to London markets during the early 19th century.

While the surname "SALAD" may not be as common today as it once was, its historical roots and associations with agriculture, horticulture, and the culinary arts have left an indelible mark on its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salad

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

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

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