2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Salizzoni
A surname of Italian origin meaning "little salt makers" or "salt producers".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Salizzoni. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Salizzoni 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Salizzoni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Salizzoni, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Salizzoni
The surname Salizzoni has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern region of Lombardy, specifically in the province of Bergamo. The name is derived from the Italian word "salici," which means willows, referring to the willow trees that were abundant in the area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Salizzoni name can be found in the parish records of the town of Sarnico, located in the province of Bergamo. In the year 1587, a certain Giovanni Salizzoni was mentioned in these records, indicating the presence of this surname in the region during that time period.
The Salizzoni name gained prominence in the 17th century when a member of the family, Antonio Salizzoni (1619-1689), became a renowned painter. His works, which were primarily religious in nature, can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.
Another notable figure with the Salizzoni surname was Girolamo Salizzoni (1732-1802), a distinguished lawyer and legal scholar from the city of Milan. He authored several influential treatises on civil law and was highly respected within the legal community of his time.
In the 19th century, the Salizzoni name appeared in the records of the town of Treviglio, also located in the province of Bergamo. One particular family, headed by Bartolomeo Salizzoni (1823-1897), was known for their involvement in the local silk trade, which was a thriving industry in that region.
The surname Salizzoni also has a connection to the town of Calcinate, situated in the province of Bergamo. Records from the 18th century indicate the presence of a family with this surname in the area, with one member, Giuseppe Salizzoni (1744-1821), serving as the town's mayor during his later years.
Throughout history, various individuals with the surname Salizzoni have made their mark in various fields, including the arts, law, politics, and commerce. While the name may have originated from a specific region in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even beyond, carrying with it a rich legacy and history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Salizzoni
Among Census respondents with the surname Salizzoni, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Salizzoni 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 Salizzoni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.6% · 95
- Two or more races5.4% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 3
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Salizzoni
Salizzoni appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-18 bearers (-14.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,286 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-14.0%) | Down 17,286 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 Salizzoni 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 | #131,379 | #148,665 | -13.2% |
| Count | 129 | 111 | -14.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Salizzoni bearers went from 129 to 111 (-14.0% change). The surname moved down 17,286 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #148,665.
FAQ
Salizzoni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Salizzoni?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Salizzoni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Salizzoni?
Salizzoni ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Salizzoni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Salizzoni.
Has Salizzoni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Salizzoni went from 129 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 18 (-14.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Salizzoni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Salizzoni, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic (4.5%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Salizzoni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Salizzoni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.6%), Two or More Races (5.4%), Hispanic (4.5%). 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 Salizzoni (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 Salizzoni mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "little salt makers" or "salt producers". 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 Salizzoni (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 common is the surname Salizzoni?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Salizzoni is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.