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

Salce, 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 Salce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salce in America

Salce is the 26910th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salce surname appeared 902 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 Salce.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salce 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 Salce

The surname Salce originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "salix," meaning willow tree, suggesting a connection to a place or area where willow trees were abundant.

One of the earliest known records of the name Salce can be found in the Florentine Priorista, a historical document from the 13th century, which lists various Florentine families and their representatives in the city's governing councils. This document mentions individuals with the surname Salce, indicating their presence in Florence during that time.

During the 14th century, the name Salce appeared in several Italian manuscripts and chronicles, such as the "Cronaca Fiorentina" by Giovanni Villani, where it is mentioned in connection with various events and individuals from the region.

In the 15th century, the name Salce gained prominence with the birth of Andrea Salce (1445-1517), a renowned Italian painter and architect from Florence. His works adorned several churches and buildings in the city, including the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Salce was Girolamo Salce (1570-1640), a Venetian philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on metaphysics and natural philosophy. His treatises on the nature of reality and the relationship between matter and spirit were highly influential during the Renaissance period.

The name Salce also has connections to various place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Salceto, located in the province of Reggio Emilia, is believed to have derived its name from the abundance of willow trees in the area, potentially sharing a common linguistic root with the surname Salce.

In the 17th century, the name Salce gained recognition with the birth of Lucrezia Salce (1628-1699), a prominent Italian composer and lutenist who performed at various courts and noble households across Europe. Her compositions for the lute and other string instruments were widely admired during her lifetime.

Moving forward to the 19th century, the surname Salce was carried by Pietro Salce (1810-1887), an Italian politician and statesman who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy. He served as a member of the Sardinian Parliament and later became a senator in the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Salce throughout history, showcasing its rich heritage and presence in various fields, from the arts and philosophy to politics and statesmanship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salce

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

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

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