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

Salois, 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 Salois surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salois in America

Salois is the 26654th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salois surname appeared 914 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 Salois.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salois 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 Salois

The surname Salois has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "salou," which means a small room or chamber. The name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived or worked in such a space.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a historical document from the city of Rouen in Normandy, dated around 1292. This record mentions a person named Richart Salois.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as Saloiz, Saloyz, and Salloiz, in various regions of France, including Normandy, Picardy, and the Île-de-France.

The name Salois is also associated with several place names in France, such as Salouel in Somme and Saleux in Oise. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Salois throughout history include:

1. Jean Salois (c. 1520 - c. 1590), a French poet and playwright from Rouen, known for his works in the Renaissance era.

2. Pierre Salois (1602 - 1670), a French architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice.

3. Marie-Anne Salois (1742 - 1818), a French painter and miniaturist, known for her portraits of aristocrats and members of the royal court during the 18th century.

4. Louis Salois (1825 - 1908), a French engineer and inventor, best known for his contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotives.

5. Émile Salois (1880 - 1962), a French-Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament in Canada from 1925 to 1935.

While the surname Salois is not among the most common in France, it has a rich history spanning centuries and can be traced back to various regions and prominent individuals who have contributed to various fields throughout the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salois

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

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

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