2000
#3,714
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,766
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.25
Uncommon Last name
Salcido
A Spanish surname derived from the Basque word "salcedo," meaning a place with willows or willow trees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 11,788 Americans carry the last name Salcido. That puts it at #3,402 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.44 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 29,077 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Salcido 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
12K
1 in 29,077
Census rank
#3,402
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
10K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 10,280 bearers of the surname Salcido in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.44 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3402nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Salcido, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (7.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Salcido
Among Census respondents with the surname Salcido, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (7.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Salcido 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 Salcido surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino90.4% · 9,296
- White7.5% · 767
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 85
- Two or more races0.6% · 57
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 47
- Black or African American0.3% · 28
Timeline
Historical Census data for Salcido
Salcido appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#3,331
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,776
+2,010 bearers (+22.9%)
Per 100,000 3.65
Rank movement Up 383 places
2020
#3,402
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,280
-496 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 3.44
Rank movement Down 71 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,714 | 8,766 | 3.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,331 | 10,776 | 3.65 | +2,010 bearers (+22.9%) | Up 383 places |
| 2020 | #3,402 | 10,280 | 3.44 | -496 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 71 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 Salcido 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 | #3,331 | #3,402 | -2.1% |
| Count | 10,776 | 10,280 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 3.65 | 3.44 | -5.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Salcido bearers went from 10,776 to 10,280 (-4.6% change). The surname moved down 71 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,331 to #3,402.
FAQ
Salcido surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Salcido?
Name Census estimates that about 11,788 living Americans carry the surname Salcido. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 29,077 residents.
How common is Salcido?
Salcido ranks #3,402 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.44 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 10,280 people with the surname Salcido. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (11,788), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.44 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.44 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Salcido.
Has Salcido become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Salcido went from 10,776 recorded bearers to 10,280. That is a decrease of 496 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,331 to #3,402.
What does the Census say about the background of Salcido?
Among Census respondents with the surname Salcido, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (7.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). 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 Salcido in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (9,296 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Salcido appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (90.4%), White (7.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). 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 Salcido (2000, 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 Salcido mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the Basque word "salcedo," meaning a place with willows or willow trees. 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 Salcido (3.44 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 common is the surname Salcido?
Find out how common the surname Salcido is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.