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

Salado, 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 Salado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salado in America

Salado is the 29366th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salado surname appeared 805 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 Salado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salado 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 Salado

The surname Salado is of Spanish origin, deriving from the Spanish word "salado" which means "salty" or "salted." This name likely originated during the medieval period in Spain, potentially referring to someone who lived near a salt mine, worked as a salt merchant, or resided in an area known for its salt production or salted foods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Salado surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Andalusia, Spain. Historical records from this time mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Salados and Saladiello.

During the 15th century, the Salado surname appeared in various Spanish manuscripts and documents, including those related to land ownership and trade records. This suggests that some Salado families may have been involved in salt mining or the salt trade during this era.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Salado surname was Juan Salado (1508-1573), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico. Salado played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later served as a governor in various regions of New Spain.

Another prominent individual with the Salado surname was Diego Salado (1599-1670), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and contributions to the Baroque art movement in Spain.

During the colonial era, the Salado surname was carried to various parts of the Spanish Empire, including Latin America. In the 18th century, records show a Salado family residing in the region of Nueva Galicia (present-day western Mexico), where they were involved in silver mining and landholding.

In the 19th century, José María Salado (1825-1892) was a prominent Mexican writer, journalist, and politician who played a significant role in the Reform War and the establishment of the Mexican liberal state.

Another noteworthy figure with the Salado surname was María Salado (1878-1958), a Spanish politician and feminist activist who fought for women's rights and suffrage in Spain during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salado

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

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

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