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

Salcido, 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 Salcido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salcido in America

Salcido is the 3331st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salcido surname appeared 10,776 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Salcido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salcido 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 Salcido

The surname SALCIDO has its origins in Spain, originating during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "salceda," which refers to a willow grove or a place where willow trees grow abundantly. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked in areas dense with willow trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SALCIDO surname can be found in the 13th century, when it appeared in medieval Spanish records and documents. It is likely that the name was initially used to identify individuals by their place of residence or occupation, a common practice during that era.

In the 15th century, the name SALCIDO appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, indicating that individuals with this surname were present during that tumultuous period in Spanish history. Notably, a certain Juan SALCIDO was mentioned in these records, though the specific details of his life and circumstances remain unclear.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the SALCIDO surname spread to various regions, including the Americas. In the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas, individuals bearing this surname began to appear in colonial records, particularly in Mexico and other areas of Central and South America.

One notable figure with the SALCIDO surname was Diego SALCIDO, a Spanish conquistador born in the late 15th century. He participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés and was later granted an encomienda (a land grant) in recognition of his service to the crown.

Another individual of historical significance was María SALCIDO, a renowned Mexican painter and activist born in 1868. She was known for her vibrant depictions of Mexican life and her advocacy for women's rights and social justice.

In the 19th century, José SALCIDO, a Mexican revolutionary, played a pivotal role in the struggle for independence from Spain. He fought alongside other notable figures such as Miguel Hidalgo and José María Morelos, ultimately contributing to the establishment of an independent Mexico.

The SALCIDO surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Spain and Spanish-speaking regions. For instance, the town of Salceda de Caselas in Galicia, Spain, is believed to have derived its name from the abundant willow groves in the area, potentially sharing a common linguistic root with the SALCIDO surname.

In the 20th century, Raúl SALCIDO emerged as a prominent figure in the field of medicine. Born in 1941, he was a pioneering researcher in the treatment of pressure ulcers and wound care, making significant contributions to the advancement of clinical practices in this area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salcido

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

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

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