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

Salavarría, 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 Salavarría surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salavarría in America

Salavarría is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salavarría surname appeared 126 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 Salavarría.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salavarría 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 Salavarría

The surname Salavarria originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque words "sala," meaning hall or manor, and "barri," meaning new or recent, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a newly constructed manor or hall.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Salavarria can be found in a document from the Archivo General de Navarra, dated 1234, which mentions a certain Sancho Salavarria. The name also appears in various medieval records and manuscripts from the Basque region, often spelled in slightly different variations such as Salavarria, Salavarría, or Salabarria.

During the 14th century, the Salavarria family established a presence in the town of Ermua, located in the province of Biscay, where they held a prominent position and owned significant land holdings. One notable member of the family from this period was Juan Salavarria (1320-1389), a respected landowner and local authority figure.

In the 16th century, the Salavarria name appeared in connection with the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country. A prominent figure from this era was María Salavarria (1525-1602), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts, who commissioned several works of religious art and literature.

As the Salavarria family spread beyond the Basque region, the name appeared in other parts of Spain and eventually in the Americas. One notable individual was Rodrigo Salavarria (1678-1742), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Pacific Coast of the Americas in the early 18th century.

Another notable figure was Juan Salavarria (1795-1871), a Chilean politician and military officer who played a significant role in the Chilean War of Independence against Spain. He served as a general in the Chilean Army and later held various political positions, including Minister of War and Minister of the Interior.

Throughout its history, the Salavarria surname has been associated with various professions and social classes, from landowners and nobility to artists, explorers, and political figures. While its origins can be traced back to the Basque region of northern Spain, the name has since spread across Spain, Latin America, and other parts of the world, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who have carried this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salavarría

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

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

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