2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Salery
A variant spelling of salary, potentially indicating an ancestor's occupation involving wages or pay.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Salery. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Salery 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Salery in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Salery, the largest self-reported group is Black at 71.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.3%) and White (8.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Salery
The surname Salery has its origins rooted in the culture and history of France. It is believed to have originated from the French word "salaire," which translates to "salary" or "wage." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in professions where salaries were paid, such as government officials, merchants, or skilled artisans.
The earliest recorded instances of the Salery name can be traced back to the 13th century in regions of northern France, particularly in the areas surrounding Paris and Normandy. During this time, surnames were becoming more widespread, and many were derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics.
Historical records from the 14th century mention a nobleman named Jean de Salery, who served as a knight in the court of King Charles VI of France. This individual's name likely refers to a place of origin or ancestral lands associated with the name.
In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Pierre Salery was a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on topics related to philosophy and theology. His works were widely read and studied throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.
Another notable individual with the Salery surname was Jacques Salery, a renowned French architect who lived in the 17th century. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and structures in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais.
During the 18th century, a family by the name of Salery played a significant role in the wine trade in the Bordeaux region of France. They were known for producing and exporting high-quality wines to various parts of Europe and beyond.
In the 19th century, a French politician named Louis Salery held a position in the French National Assembly, representing the interests of his constituents during a period of political and social upheaval in the country.
While the Salery surname may not be among the most widely recognized today, its rich history and connections to various professions, locations, and notable individuals contribute to its unique and intriguing legacy within the realm of French surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Salery
Among Census respondents with the surname Salery, the largest self-reported group is Black at 71.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.3%) and White (8.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Salery 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 Salery surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American71.9% · 82
- Two or more races12.3% · 14
- White8.8% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Salery
Salery 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,524 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+12 bearers (+11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,937 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 13,524 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.8%) | Up 11,937 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 Salery 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 | #158,432 | #146,495 | 7.5% |
| Count | 102 | 114 | 11.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Salery bearers went from 102 to 114 (+11.8% change). The surname moved up 11,937 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #146,495.
FAQ
Salery surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Salery?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Salery. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Salery?
Salery ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Salery. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Salery.
Has Salery become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Salery went from 102 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 12 (+11.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Salery?
Among Census respondents with the surname Salery, the largest self-reported group is Black at 71.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.3%) and White (8.8%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Salery in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.9% (82 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Salery appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (71.9%), Two or More Races (12.3%), White (8.8%). 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 Salery (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 Salery mean?
A variant spelling of salary, potentially indicating an ancestor's occupation involving wages or pay. 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 Salery (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 have the surname Salery?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.