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

Salorio, 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 Salorio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salorio in America

Salorio is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salorio surname appeared 103 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 Salorio.

The history of the last name Salorio

The surname SALORIO is of Spanish origin, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century in the region of Castile, Spain. The name is derived from the Spanish word "salorio," which referred to a person who worked in salt production or was associated with salt mines.

During the Middle Ages, the salt trade played a crucial role in the economy of Castile, and many families derived their surnames from occupations related to this industry. The earliest known record of the SALORIO surname appears in a document from the city of Burgos, dated 1287, where a certain Pedro Salorio is mentioned as a local salt merchant.

In the 14th century, the SALORIO name is found in various municipal records and tax rolls from the towns of Valladolid and Segovia, suggesting that the family had established itself in different parts of Castile. One notable mention is a Diego Salorio, a prosperous salt trader who lived in Valladolid between 1315 and 1382.

The SALORIO surname also appears in some historical manuscripts from the 15th century, such as the "Libro de las Behetrías" (Book of Feudal Domains), which documented the noble families and their landholdings in the regions of Castile and León. This indicates that by this time, the SALORIO family had gained significant social and economic status.

One of the earliest known bearers of the SALORIO name was Juan Salorio (1420-1498), a renowned scholar and diplomat from the city of Soria. He served as an ambassador for the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, and played a crucial role in diplomatic negotiations with the Kingdom of Portugal.

Another notable figure was Alonso Salorio (1510-1578), a Spanish clergyman and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca. He was highly regarded for his expertise in canon law and participated in the Council of Trent, one of the most influential ecumenical councils of the Catholic Church.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the SALORIO surname spread across Spain and its colonies, particularly in the Americas. One prominent individual was Pedro Salorio de Urrieta (1570-1638), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Chile and served as the governor of the Chiloé Archipelago.

In the realm of literature, the SALORIO surname is associated with Miguel Salorio (1640-1708), a Spanish playwright and poet who authored several acclaimed works during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

As the centuries progressed, the SALORIO name continued to be found in various regions of Spain, as well as in Spanish-speaking countries across the globe, reflecting the far-reaching influence of Spanish colonization and migration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salorio

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

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

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