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

Salani, 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 Salani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salani in America

Salani is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salani surname appeared 159 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 Salani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salani 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 Salani

The surname SALANI is of Italian origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "salanus," which means a person who lives near a salt marsh or saltworks. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the production or trade of salt, a valuable commodity in ancient times.

The name is particularly associated with the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, where salt production and trade were significant industries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SALANI can be found in the archives of the city of Lucca, Tuscany, dating back to the 13th century.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the SALANI surname was Guglielmo Salani, a merchant and banker from Florence. He played a crucial role in the city's financial affairs and was instrumental in establishing trade connections with other European nations.

During the Renaissance period, the SALANI family gained prominence in the city of Modena, Emilia-Romagna. Ludovico Salani (1496-1567) was a renowned humanist scholar and author who wrote extensively on philosophy and literature. His works were widely read and influential during his time.

Another notable figure with the SALANI surname was Girolamo Salani (1573-1624), a painter from Bologna who was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in northern Italy.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Salani (1712-1784) was a prominent architect from Lucca. He designed several notable buildings in his hometown, including the Church of San Cristoforo and the Palazzo Salani, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.

Throughout history, the SALANI surname has also been associated with various places and locations. For instance, the village of Salano in Tuscany is believed to have derived its name from the Latin term "salanus," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its origins in salt production and trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salani

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

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

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