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

Sall, 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 Sall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sall in America

Sall is the 18478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sall surname appeared 1,496 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sall 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 Sall

The surname SALL has its origins rooted in England, originating in the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "sæl," meaning a hall or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have been occupational in nature, referring to someone who lived or worked in a specific hall or manor house.

One of the earliest known references to the SALL surname can be found in the Curia Regis Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1198, where a William Salle is mentioned. This indicates that variations of the name were already in use by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various records across different counties in England. For instance, the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273 mention a John de la Sale, while the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1292 include a reference to a Robert atte Salle.

As the surname evolved over the centuries, it took on various spellings, such as Salle, Sall, and Sale. One notable individual bearing this name was Sir John Sall, a wealthy merchant and politician from Bristol, who served as the city's Mayor in 1458.

During the reign of King Henry VIII, the SALL surname is found in various records, including the Lay Subsidy Rolls for Staffordshire in 1524, which mention a Humphrey Sall. In the same county, the Visitation of Staffordshire in 1583 includes a reference to the Sall family coat of arms.

In the 17th century, the SALL surname continued to be recorded across England. One notable example is Richard Sall, a prominent clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Chelmsford, Essex, from 1617 until his death in 1648.

Moving into the 18th century, the SALL surname can be found in various parish records and historical documents. One noteworthy individual was John Sall, a renowned clockmaker from London, who lived from 1688 to 1766 and was known for his intricate and precise timepieces.

As the centuries progressed, the SALL surname spread across different regions of England and beyond. Some notable individuals bearing this name include Sir Albert Sall (1813-1891), a prominent British businessman and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for over two decades, and Emily Sall (1836-1912), an English writer and poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sall

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

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

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