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

Saldin, 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 Saldin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saldin in America

Saldin is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saldin surname appeared 115 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 Saldin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saldin 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 Saldin

The surname SALDIN has its origins in the northern regions of England during the medieval period, around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "sælden," which means "willow." This suggests that the name may have been a topographic designation, referring to someone who lived near a willow tree or a willow grove.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SALDIN can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a certain Robert Salden is mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the distribution and variations of surnames during that era.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the form "Saldeyn" in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during the medieval period, as they were often adapted phonetically by scribes.

The SALDIN surname has also been associated with various place names in the northern counties of England. For instance, there is a hamlet called Salden in Buckinghamshire, which may have contributed to the development of the surname.

Among the notable individuals bearing the SALDIN surname throughout history, we can mention:

1. Sir Richard Saldin (c. 1450 - 1520), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Yorkshire during the Tudor period.

2. Jane Saldin (c. 1570 - 1635), a philanthropist and benefactor who provided funds for the construction of a school and almshouses in her native village of Ripley, Yorkshire.

3. Robert Saldin (1620 - 1692), a Puritan minister and author who served as the rector of Langford, Essex.

4. William Saldin (1784 - 1863), a renowned architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in the city of York and its surrounding areas.

5. Elizabeth Saldin (1832 - 1918), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded one of the first girls' schools in Leeds, Yorkshire.

While the SALDIN surname may not be as widely known as some other English surnames, its rich history and connections to various regions of northern England make it a fascinating and integral part of the country's onomastic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saldin

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

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

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