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

Salmons, 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 Salmons surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salmons in America

Salmons is the 9736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salmons surname appeared 3,329 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 Salmons.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salmons 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 Salmons

The surname Salmons has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "salor," which means "sallow" or "dark-complexioned." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a darker complexion.

One of the earliest references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Salamon" in the county of Norfolk. The surname also appears in various other medieval records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it is spelled as "Salemon."

The Salmons surname is closely associated with several place names in England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. For instance, the village of Salmons Loke in Norfolk is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting that the Salmons family had a significant presence in the area.

Notable individuals bearing the Salmons surname include John Salmons (c. 1540-1606), an English Protestant reformer and scholar who served as the Master of the Savoy Hospital in London. Another notable figure is William Salmons (1624-1676), an English clergyman and author who published several religious works during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, Thomas Salmons (1714-1785) was a prominent English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Horse Guards Parade and the Admiralty Screen. His son, William Salmons (1754-1828), followed in his footsteps and became an architect as well, working on various projects in London and the surrounding areas.

Moving into the 19th century, William Salmons (1825-1892) was a renowned English landscape painter who specialized in depicting rural scenes and countryside landscapes. His works were highly acclaimed and can be found in several art galleries and private collections around the world.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals bearing the Salmons surname throughout history, highlighting the name's rich heritage and its enduring presence across various fields and professions in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salmons

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

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

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