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

Salais, 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 Salais surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salais in America

Salais is the 19823rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salais surname appeared 1,356 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 Salais.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salais 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 Salais

The surname SALAIS has its origins rooted in the French region of Normandy, dating back to the 11th century. This name is believed to derive from the Old French term "salaie," meaning "salty," suggesting a possible connection to early occupations related to salt production or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SALAIS name can be traced back to the famous Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named Robertus de Salaio, providing evidence of the surname's existence in the Norman region during that period.

In the 13th century, historical records reveal the presence of a notable individual named Pierre SALAIS, a merchant from the town of Rouen. His activities in the salt trade and successful business ventures contributed to the family's prominence in the region.

During the 15th century, the SALAIS name gained further recognition with the birth of Jean SALAIS (1412-1487), a renowned scholar and theologian from the University of Paris. His influential works on theology and philosophy solidified the family's intellectual legacy.

As the SALAIS family expanded across France, they established roots in various regions, including Brittany and Normandy. One noteworthy figure from this time was Guillaume SALAIS (1520-1592), a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several prominent buildings in the city of Rennes.

In the 17th century, the SALAIS lineage continued to flourish with the birth of Marie SALAIS (1638-1711), a celebrated poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her literary contributions earned her widespread acclaim and a place in the cultural annals of France.

Another significant figure bearing the SALAIS name was Jacques SALAIS (1712-1778), a military officer who served with distinction during the French and Indian War. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him numerous honors and a place in the annals of French military history.

Throughout the centuries, the SALAIS surname has been associated with various locations and place names, such as Salaies in Brittany, Salaise-sur-Sanne in the Rhône-Alpes region, and Salaise-sur-Sanne in the Drôme department. These place names could have contributed to the evolution and variations of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salais

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

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

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