2010
#115,034
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 152
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Salazarlopez
A surname derived from Spanish towns or locations, typically meaning "of the Salazar residence/family".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 365 Americans carry the last name Salazarlopez. That puts it at #67,004 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 939,053 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Salazarlopez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
365
1 in 939,053
Census rank
#67,004
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
318
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 318 bearers of the surname Salazarlopez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 67004th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Salazarlopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.7%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Salazarlopez
The surname SALAZARLOPEZ is of Spanish origin, derived from the combination of two names – Salazar and Lopez. The first part, Salazar, has its roots in the Basque Country, a region straddling northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have originated from the Basque word "salatu," meaning "to denounce" or "to accuse," suggesting a possible connection to legal or judicial professions in the past.
The second part, Lopez, is a widespread surname in Spain and is derived from the Spanish word "lobo," meaning "wolf." It is thought to have been initially adopted as a nickname or a descriptive surname, perhaps indicating a person's physical characteristics or personality traits associated with wolves, such as strength, fierceness, or leadership qualities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SALAZARLOPEZ surname can be traced back to the 15th century in Spain. In 1492, a certain Pedro SALAZARLOPEZ was mentioned in a document related to the Spanish Inquisition, suggesting that the family may have been involved in religious or legal matters during that turbulent period.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the SALAZARLOPEZ name was Juan SALAZARLOPEZ (1510-1585), a Spanish explorer and conquistador. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico and is credited with being one of the first Europeans to encounter the Aztec civilization. His accounts of the indigenous peoples and their customs provided valuable insights into the pre-Columbian cultures of the Americas.
Another prominent individual with this surname was María SALAZARLOPEZ (1680-1745), a Spanish painter who gained recognition for her religious paintings and portraits during the Baroque era. Her works adorned various churches and monasteries in Spain, and she is considered one of the few notable female artists of her time.
In the 19th century, Francisco SALAZARLOPEZ (1820-1890) was a Spanish politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the drafting of the Spanish Constitution of 1869. He advocated for liberal reforms and was a staunch supporter of constitutional monarchy.
During the 20th century, Miguel SALAZARLOPEZ (1905-1978) was a renowned Spanish poet and writer. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in modern Spanish poetry.
While the surname SALAZARLOPEZ has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration patterns. The name's rich history and cultural significance continue to be celebrated and preserved by those who bear it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Salazarlopez
Among Census respondents with the surname Salazarlopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.7%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Salazarlopez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Salazarlopez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.7% · 301
- White3.5% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 2
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Salazarlopez
Salazarlopez appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#67,004
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 318
+166 bearers (+109.2%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 48,030 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #115,034 | 152 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #67,004 | 318 | 0.11 | +166 bearers (+109.2%) | Up 48,030 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Salazarlopez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #115,034 | #67,004 | 41.8% |
| Count | 152 | 318 | 109.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.11 | 112.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Salazarlopez bearers went from 152 to 318 (+109.2% change). The surname moved up 48,030 positions in the national ranking, going from #115,034 to #67,004.
FAQ
Salazarlopez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Salazarlopez?
Name Census estimates that about 365 living Americans carry the surname Salazarlopez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 939,053 residents.
How common is Salazarlopez?
Salazarlopez ranks #67,004 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 318 people with the surname Salazarlopez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (365), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Salazarlopez.
Has Salazarlopez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Salazarlopez went from 152 recorded bearers to 318. That is an increase of 166 (+109.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #115,034 to #67,004.
What does the Census say about the background of Salazarlopez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Salazarlopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.7%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Salazarlopez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.7% (301 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Salazarlopez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.7%), White (3.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Salazarlopez (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Salazarlopez mean?
A surname derived from Spanish towns or locations, typically meaning "of the Salazar residence/family". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Salazarlopez (0.11 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Salazarlopez?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.