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

Salamat, 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 Salamat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salamat in America

Salamat is the 51723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salamat surname appeared 402 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 Salamat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salamat 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 Salamat

The surname Salamat is believed to have originated from the Philippines, where it is a relatively common family name. It is derived from the Arabic word "salam," which means peace or greeting, and the Malay suffix "-at," which indicates a connection or relation.

The name likely emerged during the Islamic influence in the Philippines, which began in the late 14th century with the arrival of Arab traders and missionaries. These early settlers introduced Islamic practices and traditions, including names with Arabic roots.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Salamat can be found in the 16th century Spanish colonial records, which documented the presence of various Filipino families and individuals. The name was often spelled differently, such as "Salanat" or "Salamath," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation.

In the 19th century, several notable individuals bore the surname Salamat. One example is Juan Salamat, a prominent Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 1800s. Another is Maria Salamat, a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Salamat name has been associated with various occupations and professions, from farmers and traders to academics and artists. Notably, the renowned Filipino poet and playwright Virgilio Salamat (1905-1993) made significant contributions to the country's literary landscape.

Other notable individuals with the surname Salamat include Lino Salamat (1928-2018), a renowned Filipino sculptor known for his works depicting Philippine culture and history, and Rosario Salamat (1935-2022), a celebrated actress and theater director who helped shape the Filipino performing arts scene.

While the Salamat name is predominantly found in the Philippines, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the rich history and cultural significance of this surname remain deeply rooted in its Philippine origins and the influence of Islamic traditions on the archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salamat

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

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

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