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

Salang, 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 Salang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salang in America

Salang is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salang surname appeared 112 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 Salang.

The history of the last name Salang

The surname SALANG originated in the region of Scandinavia, primarily in Sweden and Norway, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "sælang," which referred to a long, winding path or road. This name was likely given to individuals who lived along such paths or roads.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name SALANG can be found in the Swedish Diplomatic Codex, a collection of medieval documents dating back to the 13th century. In this codex, a person named Erling Salang is referenced in connection with a land dispute in the year 1276.

Another historical reference to the name SALANG comes from the Norwegian Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a compilation of Norwegian medieval documents. In a document from 1312, a person named Thorvald Salang is mentioned as a witness to a legal transaction.

During the 15th century, the SALANG name appeared in various records across Scandinavia. For instance, in the Danish Census Roll of 1458, a family by the name of Salang is listed as residing in the town of Roskilde.

One notable individual with the surname SALANG was Ingrid Salang, a Norwegian landowner and philanthropist who lived from 1525 to 1598. She was known for her generous donations to local churches and her advocacy for education in rural areas.

In the 17th century, the SALANG name gained prominence in Sweden with the birth of Gustaf Salang (1623-1692), a respected merchant and civic leader in the city of Göteborg. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the city's economic and political affairs for generations.

Another prominent figure was Erik Salang (1745-1821), a Swedish military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He was decorated for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Leipzig in 1813.

The SALANG surname has also been linked to various place names across Scandinavia, such as Salangen, a municipality in northern Norway, and Salangsdalen, a valley located in the same region. These places likely derived their names from the Old Norse word "sælang," reflecting the winding paths or roads that characterized the landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salang

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

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 Salang 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.

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

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