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

Salers, 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 Salers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salers in America

Salers is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salers surname appeared 157 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 Salers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salers 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 Salers

The surname SALERS has its origins in France, specifically in the Auvergne region. It is believed to have emerged in the 12th or 13th century, derived from the name of the town of Salers, located in the department of Cantal. The town's name itself is thought to come from the Latin word "salicis," meaning "willow tree," suggesting that the area was once known for its abundance of willow trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SALERS surname can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Salers, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This document lists several individuals bearing the SALERS name, indicating that the surname was well-established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jean SALERS (c. 1420-1492) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Salers. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the local community for several generations.

During the 16th century, the SALERS surname began to spread beyond the Auvergne region as individuals with this name migrated to other parts of France. For instance, Pierre SALERS (c. 1530-1598) was a respected lawyer and magistrate who settled in the city of Toulouse.

Over the centuries, the SALERS surname has been associated with various notable individuals, including:

1. Jacques SALERS (1556-1638), a renowned French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris.
2. Marie-Anne SALERS (1677-1742), a celebrated French opera singer who performed at the Paris Opera.
3. Henri SALERS (1792-1867), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and later became a respected historian.
4. Émile SALERS (1822-1891), a French botanist and explorer known for his expeditions to South America.
5. Jacqueline SALERS (1918-2003), a French actress and writer who appeared in numerous films and published several novels.

While the SALERS surname has its roots in the Auvergne region of France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with individuals bearing this name found in various countries. However, the historical origins and associations of the surname remain firmly rooted in the town of Salers and its surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salers

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

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

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