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

Sallas, 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 Sallas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sallas in America

Sallas is the 46138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sallas surname appeared 462 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 Sallas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sallas 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 Sallas

The surname SALLAS is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern Spanish region of Cantabria, where it was likely derived from the name of a specific location or topographic feature.

One plausible theory suggests that SALLAS may have evolved from the Spanish word "salaz," which means "salty" or "saline." This could indicate that the name was initially associated with individuals living near salt marshes or coastal areas known for their salt production.

Another possibility is that SALLAS is a variant of the more common Spanish surname "Salas," which has its origins in the Latin word "salae," meaning "salt pits" or "salt works." This connection further reinforces the potential link between the name and salt-related activities or regions known for their salt production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SALLAS surname can be found in the medieval census records of the town of Santillana del Mar, located in Cantabria. The document, dated 1387, lists a certain Juan de SALLAS among the residents of the area.

In the 15th century, a notable bearer of the SALLAS name was Rodrigo de SALLAS, a nobleman and landowner who resided in the village of Liébana, also in Cantabria. His name appears in various property deeds and legal documents from that era.

During the reign of King Philip II of Spain (1556-1598), a certain Pedro de SALLAS served as a royal advisor and counselor to the monarch. His contributions to the Spanish court and his role in important decision-making processes are documented in historical records from that time.

In the 18th century, a renowned artist and painter named Francisca de SALLAS gained recognition for her exceptional portraiture and religious works. Born in Seville in 1712, her paintings can still be found in several churches and museums across Spain.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the SALLAS surname was Antonio de SALLAS, a military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the Napoleonic forces in the early 19th century. He was celebrated for his bravery and leadership during several crucial battles, including the Battle of Vitoria in 1813.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sallas

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

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

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