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

Sallie, 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 Sallie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sallie in America

Sallie is the 28408th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sallie surname appeared 840 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 Sallie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sallie 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 Sallie

The surname Sallie has its origins in England and dates back to the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "salie," which means "willow." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a willow tree or in an area where willows were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sallie can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a person named William Salie is mentioned. It is possible that this individual took their surname from the place they resided, which may have been associated with willows.

In the 13th century, variations of the name appeared in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where the spelling "Saly" is documented. This further supports the connection between the surname and the Old French word for willow.

The Sallie surname has been historically concentrated in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Devon in the southwest of England. It is likely that the name originated in one of these regions before spreading to other parts of the country.

Notable individuals with the surname Sallie throughout history include:

1. John Sallie (1612-1678), an English soldier and Member of Parliament during the English Civil War.
2. Robert Sallie (1776-1856), an American soldier who fought in the War of 1812.
3. Edward Sallie (1820-1899), a British author and poet known for his works on local history and folklore.
4. Mary Sallie (1845-1923), an American educator and women's rights activist in the late 19th century.
5. William Sallie (1860-1932), a Scottish architect and designer known for his work in the Arts and Crafts movement.

While the surname Sallie is not among the most common in English-speaking countries, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in the Old French language and its connection to the willow tree.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sallie

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

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

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