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

Saldierna, 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 Saldierna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saldierna in America

Saldierna is the 28131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saldierna surname appeared 851 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 Saldierna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saldierna 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 Saldierna

The surname Saldierna originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "saldiak" meaning "vineyards" or "wine-producing areas". This suggests the name was initially associated with families involved in viticulture or wine production.

The earliest known records of the Saldierna surname date back to the 12th century in the Basque Country. One of the earliest mentions is found in a document from 1187, referring to a landowner named Lope de Saldierna in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz.

In the 14th century, there are references to a noble family with the surname Saldierna in the town of Laguardia, known for its renowned wineries. This suggests the name was already well-established among prominent Basque families during that time.

During the 16th century, the Saldierna name gained prominence with the birth of Juan de Saldierna (1508-1567), a renowned Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He is credited with founding several settlements in present-day Mexico and Central America.

Another notable figure was Pedro de Saldierna (1624-1698), a Basque priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Barcelona from 1680 until his death. He was known for his contributions to religious scholarship and his efforts to promote education in the region.

In the 18th century, the Saldierna family produced several notable figures, including María Ignacia de Saldierna (1733-1808), a renowned Spanish writer and poet who was part of the literary circles of Madrid during the Enlightenment period.

Over the centuries, the Saldierna surname has spread beyond its Basque origins, with individuals bearing the name found in various parts of Spain, as well as in Latin American countries like Mexico, where many Basque families settled during the colonial era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saldierna

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

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

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