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

Salandy, 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 Salandy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salandy in America

Salandy is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salandy surname appeared 247 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 Salandy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salandy 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 Salandy

The surname Salandy has its origins in the northern regions of India, particularly in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged in the 15th century, derived from the Sanskrit word "salandra," which means "a place of rest" or "a serene abode." This name was likely given to individuals who resided in peaceful or tranquil locations.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the name Salandy appeared in several official records and documents. One notable mention was found in the imperial court records of Emperor Akbar, where a nobleman named Salandy Khan was documented as serving as a high-ranking military commander in the late 16th century.

The earliest known bearer of the Salandy name was Rai Singh Salandy, a influential landowner and local chieftain who lived in the region of Awadh (modern-day Uttar Pradesh) in the early 17th century. Historical accounts suggest that he played a significant role in mediating disputes between local rulers and the Mughal authorities during that time.

In the 18th century, the name Salandy appeared in various administrative records of the East India Company, which governed large parts of India on behalf of the British Crown. One notable figure was Ramchandra Salandy, a prominent merchant and trader who facilitated trade between the Company and local rulers in the region of Bengal.

As the British Empire expanded its influence in India, the Salandy name spread to other parts of the subcontinent. In the 19th century, a prominent individual named Govind Salandy was a renowned scholar and educator who established several schools and educational institutions in the city of Mumbai (then known as Bombay).

Another notable figure was Narayan Salandy, a social reformer and advocate for women's rights, who campaigned tirelessly for the abolition of regressive practices such as child marriage and the oppression of widows in the late 19th century.

Throughout the 20th century, several individuals bearing the Salandy surname achieved prominence in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. One such figure was Shyam Salandy, a celebrated writer and poet who was born in 1922 and contributed significantly to the literary landscape of modern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salandy

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

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

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