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

Saldo, 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 Saldo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saldo in America

Saldo is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saldo surname appeared 163 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 Saldo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saldo 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 Saldo

The surname Saldo is believed to have originated in Italy, particularly in the northern regions, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "saldo," which means "solid" or "firm." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a sturdy or resolute demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saldo can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in historical documents from the city of Genoa. It is possible that the name was associated with the city's strong maritime tradition, as Genoese sailors were known for their resilience and fortitude in navigating the seas.

In the 14th century, the Saldo family established itself as a prominent lineage in the Republic of Venice. Notable members included Marco Saldo, a respected merchant and diplomat who served as an ambassador to the court of the Holy Roman Emperor in 1376.

During the Renaissance period, the Saldo name gained recognition in the field of art and architecture. Pietro Saldo (1495-1564) was a renowned sculptor and architect from Verona, renowned for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in northern Italy.

As the name spread across the Italian peninsula, it acquired various regional spellings and variations, such as Saldi, Saldini, and Saldone. Some of these variants may have been influenced by local dialects or adaptations over time.

In the late 18th century, the Saldo family produced a notable figure in the form of Giulio Saldo (1765-1842), a prominent lawyer and political activist from Milan. He played a crucial role in the Italian unification movement and was a staunch advocate for the ideals of liberty and democracy.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Saldo gained international recognition through the achievements of Antonio Saldo (1810-1878), an Italian explorer and naturalist. He embarked on several expeditions to South America and the Amazon basin, contributing significantly to the study of flora and fauna in those regions.

Other notable individuals with the surname Saldo include Francesca Saldo (1903-1989), a celebrated opera singer from Naples who performed on stages across Europe and the Americas, and Luca Saldo (1920-2002), a renowned Italian physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saldo

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

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

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