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

Salit, 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 Salit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salit in America

Salit is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salit surname appeared 182 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 Salit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salit 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 Salit

The surname SALIT has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Czech word "salit," which means "to salt" or "to preserve with salt." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the salt trade or the preservation of food using salt.

The earliest known records of the SALIT surname can be found in historical documents from the region of Bohemia, which was part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at the time. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Jan SALIT, a merchant who lived in Prague during the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the SALIT name appeared in various records and manuscripts from the Czech lands, including tax records and property deeds. Some notable individuals from this period include Vaclav SALIT, a landowner from the town of Litomerice, who lived in the early 1500s, and Katerina SALIT, a noblewoman from the city of Brno, recorded in the 1570s.

As the centuries passed, the SALIT surname spread to other parts of Europe, with some variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the 17th century, the name was found in records from neighboring regions like Silesia (now part of Poland) and Saxony (in present-day Germany).

One notable figure from this era was Johann SALIT, a German composer and organist who was born in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland) in 1632 and died in 1697. His works were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the development of Baroque music.

In the 18th century, the SALIT surname appeared in records from various European countries, including Austria, Hungary, and France. One notable individual was Marie-Anne SALIT, a French painter and portraitist who lived from 1740 to 1825 and gained recognition for her artistic talents.

As the 19th century arrived, the SALIT name continued to be found across Europe, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the world. One such individual was Josef SALIT, a Czech-born entrepreneur who settled in the United States in the late 1800s and established a successful business in the city of New York.

Another notable figure from this period was Karl SALIT, a German historian and author who lived from 1831 to 1892. He wrote extensively about the history of the Czech lands and made significant contributions to the study of Central European history.

In the 20th century, the SALIT surname remained prevalent in various parts of Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic, Germany, and neighboring regions. One notable individual from this era was Eva SALIT, a Czech painter and illustrator who was born in 1912 and gained recognition for her works depicting scenes from everyday life and Czech folklore.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salit

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

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

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