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

Saline, 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 Saline surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saline in America

Saline is the 46811th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saline surname appeared 454 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 Saline.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saline 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 Saline

The surname Saline has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "saline," which means "salt works" or "salt marsh." This name was likely given to someone who lived near or worked in an area where salt was produced or extracted.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Saline can be found in various medieval documents from different regions of France. One notable example is in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Victor de Marseille, a manuscript from the 13th century that mentions a person named Petrus de Salina.

The name Saline is also associated with several place names in France, such as Salines in the Jura region and Saline Royale d'Arc-et-Senans in Franche-Comté. These places were known for their salt production and likely contributed to the spread of the surname.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Saline was Jean Saline, a French merchant who lived in the 15th century. Another notable figure was Pierre Saline, a 16th-century French sculptor who worked on various projects in Paris and Rouen.

In the 17th century, Jacques Saline was a French writer and historian who authored several works on the history of Provence. During the same period, Marie Saline was a French painter known for her portraits and religious works.

Another prominent individual with the surname Saline was Louis Saline, a French military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He fought in several major battles and rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a general.

Throughout history, the surname Saline has been found across various regions of France and has been associated with individuals from different walks of life, including merchants, artists, writers, and military personnel. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its connection to salt production and salt-related activities remains a key part of its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saline

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

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

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