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

Salaün, 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 Salaün surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salaün in America

Salaün is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salaün surname appeared 158 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 Salaün.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salaün 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 Salaün

The surname SALAUN is of French origin, originating in the region of Brittany in northwestern France. It is derived from the Breton personal name Salomon, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name Shlomo, meaning "peaceful." The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the 13th century in the Finistère region of Brittany.

In medieval times, the name SALAUN appeared in various records and documents across Brittany, often associated with prominent local families. One notable bearer of the name was Hervé Salaun, a 14th-century nobleman and landowner who owned estates in the town of Quimper.

The name SALAUN is also linked to several place names in Brittany, such as the town of Salaun-sur-Mer and the village of Salaun-Plage. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname who lived or owned land in those areas.

Over the centuries, the name has been spelled in various ways, including Salaün, Saloün, and Salouen, reflecting the linguistic variations and regional dialects of Brittany.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname SALAUN throughout history:

1. Yves Salaun (c. 1570 - 1640), a Breton sailor and explorer who accompanied Samuel de Champlain on his voyages to Canada and is known for his contributions to early French exploration of North America.

2. Anne-Marie Salaun (1738 - 1811), a Breton noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the defense of her estates during the French Revolution.

3. Joseph Salaun (1856 - 1936), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights.

4. Marc Salaun (1910 - 1989), a renowned French sculptor and artist whose works are displayed in museums and public spaces across France.

5. Jeanne Salaun (1924 - 2013), a French World War II resistance fighter who risked her life to aid Allied forces and was awarded the Croix de Guerre for her bravery.

The surname SALAUN continues to be prevalent in Brittany and other parts of France, as well as among French diaspora communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salaün

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

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

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