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

Salladay, 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 Salladay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salladay in America

Salladay is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salladay surname appeared 255 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 Salladay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salladay 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 Salladay

The surname Salladay has its origins in the United Kingdom, specifically in England, and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "sala," meaning a hall or large dwelling, combined with the suffix "day," which signifies a location or place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of St. Michael's Church in Coventry, Warwickshire, where a certain Thomas Salladay was listed as a resident in the year 1589. This suggests that the name may have originated in the West Midlands region of England.

Historical records also indicate that the Salladay family had a presence in the county of Derbyshire during the 17th century. A notable figure from this period was John Salladay, born in 1642, who was a prominent landowner and farmer in the village of Hathersage.

In the 18th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of England, including London. A notable individual from this era was William Salladay (1721-1794), a successful merchant and trader who made a fortune in the East India Company.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, many Salladay families relocated to urban areas in search of employment in factories and mills. One such individual was James Salladay (1805-1878), who worked as a weaver in the textile mills of Manchester.

Another prominent figure from this period was Mary Salladay (1834-1911), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Birmingham and was a vocal supporter of the suffragette movement.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name have emerged, including Salladay, Sallady, and Salledy. However, the core pronunciation and meaning have remained largely unchanged, reflecting the surname's deep roots in English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salladay

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

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

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