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

Salami, 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 Salami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salami in America

Salami is the 27277th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salami surname appeared 886 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 Salami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salami 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 Salami

The surname "SALAMI" is believed to have originated in Italy, likely in the 14th or 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "salame," which refers to a type of cured sausage popular throughout the region. The name may have been given to someone who made or sold this particular food item.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated around 1420. The document mentions a man named Giovanni Salami, who was a local merchant. It is possible that this individual's family was involved in the production or sale of salami, leading to the adoption of the surname.

In the late 15th century, a manuscript from the town of Siena includes a reference to a family called "Salami," suggesting that the name had spread beyond its initial origins. Additionally, there are records from the 16th century that mention a village near Rome known as "Salami," which may have been named after a prominent family with this surname.

One notable individual with the name "SALAMI" was Antonio Salami, a renowned painter who lived in Venice during the 17th century (1625-1698). His works can still be found in several Italian art galleries and churches. Another significant figure was Giulia Salami, a writer and poet from Milan who published several collections of poetry in the late 18th century (1745-1812).

In the 19th century, there was a prominent Italian politician named Ettore Salami (1820-1892), who served as a member of the Italian parliament and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights. Around the same time, a famous Italian opera singer named Maria Salami (1835-1910) gained recognition for her performances in major opera houses across Europe.

One of the most well-known individuals with the surname "SALAMI" was the Italian filmmaker and screenwriter, Luca Salami (1928-2002). He directed several critically acclaimed movies and won numerous awards for his contributions to the Italian film industry.

While the surname "SALAMI" is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has a rich history and cultural significance within the country, spanning several centuries and various fields of achievement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salami

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

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

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