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

Salez, 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 Salez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salez in America

Salez is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salez surname appeared 111 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 Salez.

The history of the last name Salez

The surname SALEZ originates from France, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "salez," which means "salt." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a person who worked in the salt trade or lived near a salt mine or salt works.

The earliest recorded instance of the name SALEZ can be found in the records of the Duchy of Burgundy, where a certain Jean SALEZ was mentioned in a document from 1287. Another early reference comes from the village of Salées, near Dijon, where a family by the name of SALEZ was known to reside in the 14th century.

One notable bearer of the name SALEZ was Jacques SALEZ, a French poet and dramatist who lived in the 16th century (1540-1599). He was known for his works such as "Les Jeux de la Foire" and "Le Courtisan Retiré."

In the 17th century, a family of the name SALEZ can be traced to the region of Franche-Comté, where they held lands and estates. One member of this family, François SALEZ (1612-1683), was a prominent lawyer and jurist who served as the President of the Parliament of Besançon.

Moving into the 18th century, we find the name SALEZ associated with the town of Salies-du-Salat in the Pyrenees region of southwestern France. This area was known for its salt springs, which likely contributed to the origin of the surname. One notable figure from this time was Pierre SALEZ (1725-1798), a merchant and landowner who played a role in the local economy and politics.

Another individual of note was Marie-Thérèse SALEZ (1785-1865), a French nun and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Apparition. She established several schools and orphanages in the region of Haute-Saône.

While the name SALEZ may have originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical roots and earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to various regions of France, where it was often associated with the salt trade or salt-producing areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salez

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

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 Salez 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.

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

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