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

Salaiz, 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 Salaiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salaiz in America

Salaiz is the 28883rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salaiz surname appeared 823 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 Salaiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salaiz 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 Salaiz

The surname SALAIZ is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "salaz," which means "salty" or "salted." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near a salt mine or worked in salt production.

SALAIZ is most commonly associated with the northern regions of Spain, particularly the Basque Country and Navarre. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from these areas dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. Some variations in spelling include Salayz, Salaiz, and Salais.

One notable early mention of the SALAIZ name is in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document from the 14th century that recorded the names of landowners and their properties in Castile. Several individuals with the surname SALAIZ are listed in this document, indicating that the name was established in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, a man named Juan de Salaiz was a prominent merchant and ship owner in the Basque town of Bilbao. He played a significant role in the region's maritime trade and was involved in transporting goods to and from the Americas.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries, some individuals bearing the SALAIZ surname likely migrated to the New World, contributing to the spread of the name across Latin America.

Another notable figure with the SALAIZ surname was Hernando de Salaiz, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro in the early 1500s. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the expedition and was granted land and indigenous laborers in recognition of his service.

In the 19th century, a man named José María Salaiz (1792-1872) was a prominent political figure and landowner in the Mexican state of Zacatecas. He served as a deputy in the Mexican Congress and was involved in the struggle for Mexican independence from Spain.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the SALAIZ surname who have left their mark on history. The name has endured for centuries and can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Spain, Latin America, and regions with significant Spanish influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salaiz

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

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

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