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

Salmorán, 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 Salmorán surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salmorán in America

Salmorán is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salmorán surname appeared 272 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 Salmorán.

The history of the last name Salmorán

The surname SALMORAN is of Spanish origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, specifically in the city of Almería.

The name SALMORAN is thought to be derived from the Arabic words "sal" meaning salt and "moran" meaning black or dark. This suggests that the name may have referred to individuals involved in the salt trade or those who lived near salt marshes or dark-colored areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SALMORAN can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of Santa María in Almería, where a child named Juan Salmoran was baptized in 1576.

In the 17th century, the name SALMORAN appears in various documents related to the Spanish exploration and colonization of the Americas. For instance, Pedro Salmoran (1610-1678) was a Spanish explorer who participated in the colonization of New Mexico.

During the 18th century, the name SALMORAN gained prominence in Spain's artistic circles. José Salmoran (1723-1802) was a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits.

As the 19th century dawned, the SALMORAN name spread across Europe. Miguel Salmoran (1825-1892), a Spanish-born engineer, played a significant role in the construction of railroads in France and Germany.

In the 20th century, the name SALMORAN continued to be associated with notable individuals. Manuel Salmoran (1901-1982) was a Spanish writer and journalist who published several novels and short story collections.

Throughout its history, the surname SALMORAN has maintained its connections to Spain and the Spanish-speaking world, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, from exploration and colonization to art and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salmorán

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

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 Salmorán 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.

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

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