2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Saldin
Habitational surname denoting someone from a place named with the Arabic word for swamp or marsh.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Saldin. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Saldin 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Saldin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Saldin, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Saldin
Among Census respondents with the surname Saldin, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Saldin 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 Saldin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.5% · 93
- Two or more races8.3% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.5% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 7
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Saldin
Saldin 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,212 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+5 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,092 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,212 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.3%) | Up 2,092 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 Saldin 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 | #144,141 | #142,049 | 1.5% |
| Count | 115 | 120 | 4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Saldin bearers went from 115 to 120 (+4.3% change). The surname moved up 2,092 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #142,049.
FAQ
Saldin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Saldin?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Saldin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Saldin?
Saldin ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Saldin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Saldin.
Has Saldin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Saldin went from 115 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 5 (+4.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #144,141 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Saldin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Saldin, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.5%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Saldin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.5% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Saldin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (77.5%), Two or More Races (8.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (7.5%). 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 Saldin (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 Saldin mean?
Habitational surname denoting someone from a place named with the Arabic word for swamp or marsh. 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 Saldin (0.04 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 many people are called Saldin?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Saldin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.