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

Salcines, 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 Salcines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salcines in America

Salcines is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salcines surname appeared 108 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 Salcines.

The history of the last name Salcines

The surname SALCINES has its origins in the Cantabria region of northern Spain. It likely emerged during the medieval period, deriving from the name of a specific place or geographic feature. One possible source is the word "salce," meaning willow tree in Spanish, suggesting the name may have initially referred to someone living near a willow grove or area abundant with these trees.

Records dating back to the 13th century mention individuals bearing variations of the SALCINES surname, such as Salcines, Salcinas, and Salzinas. These early spellings highlight the name's evolution over time. Unfortunately, detailed accounts of the name's origins remain scarce due to the limited documentation from that era.

One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Pedro Salcines, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Liébana, Cantabria, in the late 15th century. His name appears in local tax records from the year 1492, providing evidence of the SALCINES surname's presence during that time.

In the 16th century, the SALCINES name gained prominence through the exploits of Hernando Salcines, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. Hernando was born in Santander, Cantabria, in 1505 and played a significant role in the subjugation of the Inca Empire.

During the 17th century, the SALCINES surname spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to Spanish colonies in the Americas. Notably, Juan Salcines y Mendoza, born in Seville in 1620, served as a magistrate in New Spain (present-day Mexico) and was instrumental in establishing legal frameworks for the colonial administration.

As the centuries passed, the SALCINES name continued to appear throughout Spain and its territories. In the 19th century, José María Salcines, born in Santander in 1805, gained recognition as a prominent writer and journalist, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the SALCINES surname also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas through immigration. For instance, Antonio Salcines, born in Cantabria in 1875, emigrated to Argentina and became a successful businessman, establishing a family lineage in that country.

While the SALCINES surname has its deepest roots in the Cantabria region of Spain, it has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields and endeavors throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salcines

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

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 Salcines 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.

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

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