2000
#8,959
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,356
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.24
Rare Last name
Salguero
A Spanish toponymic surname indicating someone from a place with willows or willow groves.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 6,968 Americans carry the last name Salguero. That puts it at #5,533 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 49,190 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Salguero 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
7.0K
1 in 49,190
Census rank
#5,533
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,076 bearers of the surname Salguero in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5533rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Salguero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.5%. The next largest groups are White (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Salguero
The surname Salguero has its roots in Spain, originating from the Spanish word "salguero," which refers to a willow tree. This name likely emerged in the medieval period, when many surnames were derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics.
In the Iberian Peninsula, the name Salguero was particularly prevalent in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, areas known for their willow trees and fertile lands along rivers and streams. It's possible that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near willow groves or worked with willow wood.
Historical records suggest that the Salguero name can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries. During this time, Spain was undergoing a period of cultural and linguistic interchange between Christians, Jews, and Muslims, contributing to the development of many Spanish surnames.
One of the earliest known references to the Salguero name is found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This work mentions a place called "Salguero" in the province of Seville, indicating that the name was already in use as a toponym.
Notable individuals with the Salguero surname include Juan de Salguero, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 16th century. Another prominent figure was Pedro Salguero, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernando de Soto on his expedition to Florida in the 1530s.
In the realm of literature, Miguel de Salguero was a 17th-century Spanish playwright and poet, known for his works such as "El Caballero Dama" (The Lady Knight) and "La Vida de San Jerónimo" (The Life of St. Jerome).
María Salguero, a 19th-century Spanish painter, was renowned for her portraits and religious works, which adorned various churches and institutions in Spain.
In the 20th century, José Salguero Solís was a prominent Spanish sculptor and artist, whose works were exhibited in various galleries and museums across Europe.
These examples demonstrate the widespread presence of the Salguero surname across different periods and fields, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this Spanish name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Salguero
Among Census respondents with the surname Salguero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.5%. The next largest groups are White (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Salguero 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 Salguero surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.5% · 5,742
- White4.3% · 259
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 29
- Black or African American0.3% · 20
- Two or more races0.3% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Salguero
Salguero 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
#6,111
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,610
+2,254 bearers (+67.2%)
Per 100,000 1.90
Rank movement Up 2,848 places
2020
#5,533
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,076
+466 bearers (+8.3%)
Per 100,000 2.03
Rank movement Up 578 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,959 | 3,356 | 1.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,111 | 5,610 | 1.90 | +2,254 bearers (+67.2%) | Up 2,848 places |
| 2020 | #5,533 | 6,076 | 2.03 | +466 bearers (+8.3%) | Up 578 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 Salguero 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 | #6,111 | #5,533 | 9.5% |
| Count | 5,610 | 6,076 | 8.3% |
| Per 100K | 1.90 | 2.03 | 7.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Salguero bearers went from 5,610 to 6,076 (+8.3% change). The surname moved up 578 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,111 to #5,533.
FAQ
Salguero surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Salguero?
Name Census estimates that about 6,968 living Americans carry the surname Salguero. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 49,190 residents.
How common is Salguero?
Salguero ranks #5,533 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,076 people with the surname Salguero. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (6,968), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Salguero.
Has Salguero become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Salguero went from 5,610 recorded bearers to 6,076. That is an increase of 466 (+8.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #6,111 to #5,533.
What does the Census say about the background of Salguero?
Among Census respondents with the surname Salguero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.5%. The next largest groups are White (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Salguero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (5,742 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Salguero appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.5%), White (4.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%). 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 Salguero (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 Salguero mean?
A Spanish toponymic surname indicating someone from a place with willows or willow groves. 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 Salguero (2.03 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 share the surname Salguero?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.