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

Salonia, 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 Salonia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salonia in America

Salonia is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salonia surname appeared 231 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 Salonia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salonia 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 Salonia

The surname Salonia is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "salonius," which means "of the salt marshes." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or worked in salt marshes or salt pans.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Salonia can be found in historical documents from the city of Venice, dating back to the 13th century. In these documents, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Salonius" and "Salonio."

During the Renaissance, the name Salonia gained prominence in certain regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Venice and Padua. Several notable individuals bore this surname during this time period, including the philosopher and mathematician Giovanni Salonia (1486-1544), who was known for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics.

In the 17th century, the Salonia family was well-established in the city of Verona, where they were involved in the silk trade. One prominent member of this family was Francesco Salonia (1628-1699), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in the city.

As the centuries passed, the Salonia surname spread to other parts of Italy and Europe. In the late 18th century, a branch of the family settled in Spain, where they became involved in the wine industry. One notable member of this branch was Miguel Salonia (1765-1823), a successful winemaker and landowner in the region of Rioja.

Another notable figure with the Salonia surname was the Italian painter and sculptor Giacomo Salonia (1836-1908). Born in Milan, Salonia was renowned for his realistic portraits and religious art, and his works can be found in numerous churches and museums throughout Italy.

Throughout history, the Salonia surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, merchants, artists, and landowners. While the name has evolved and spread across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the salt marshes of medieval Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salonia

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

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

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