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

Salee, 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 Salee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salee in America

Salee is the 74608th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salee surname appeared 259 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 Salee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salee 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 Salee

The surname "SALEE" is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "salé," which means "salty" or "salted." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a salt marsh or worked in the salt trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Saleie," which was likely a variant spelling.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family named Salee residing in the village of Salée, located in the Normandy region of France. It is possible that the name originated as a locational surname, referring to someone from this particular village.

Another theory suggests that the name may have been derived from the Old French word "saler," meaning "to salt." This could indicate that the original bearer of the name was involved in the process of salting or preserving food.

One notable individual with the surname Salee was Jean Salee, a French explorer who was born in 1585 and died in 1632. He is known for his expeditions to the Caribbean and his involvement in the colonization of the West Indies.

In the 17th century, the Salee family established itself in the town of Saulieu, located in the Burgundy region of France. During this period, a prominent member of the family was Pierre Salee (1620-1697), who served as the mayor of Saulieu.

Another individual of note was Étienne Salee (1718-1801), a French philosopher and writer who was born in Marseille. He was known for his works on social and political theory, as well as his criticism of the French Revolution.

In the 19th century, the name Salee spread to other parts of Europe, including Germany and Italy. One notable German bearer of the name was Karl Salee (1842-1912), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin.

While the surname Salee is not as common today as it once was, it continues to be found in various parts of the world, particularly in France and other French-speaking regions. The name carries a rich history and heritage, reflecting its origins in medieval France and its connections to the salt trade and local communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salee

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

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

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