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

Salotto, 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 Salotto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salotto in America

Salotto is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salotto surname appeared 100 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 Salotto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salotto 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 Salotto

The surname "Salotto" is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of Italy during the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "salotto," which means a small drawing room or a parlor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the late 13th century, when a merchant from Genoa named Giovanni Salotto was mentioned in a trade document. This suggests that the name may have originated from a family of merchants or tradesmen who dealt in furnishings or interior decorations for homes and businesses.

In the 15th century, the Salotto family was prominent in the city of Milan, where they were involved in the silk trade and textile manufacturing. Records from this era indicate that a wealthy silk merchant named Matteo Salotto commissioned the construction of a chapel in the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, a prominent church in Milan.

The name "Salotto" also appears in several historical documents from the Renaissance period, particularly in the Venetian Republic. In the 16th century, a renowned painter named Antonio Salotto was employed by the Doge's Palace in Venice, where he created several frescoes and murals that still adorn the walls of the palace today.

During the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname "Salotto" was Francesco Salotto, a scholar and philosopher from Bologna. He wrote extensively on topics such as ethics, metaphysics, and logic, and his works were widely studied in universities across Italy.

Another prominent individual bearing this name was Giovanna Salotto, a noblewoman from Genoa who lived in the late 18th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and hosted numerous salons and gatherings at her estate, where writers, artists, and intellectuals would gather to discuss and share their works.

In the 19th century, a family of vintners from the Piedmont region of Italy carried the surname "Salotto." They were renowned for their production of fine wines, and their vineyards were among the most respected in the region.

Throughout history, the surname "Salotto" has been associated with various professions, from merchants and tradesmen to artists, scholars, and nobility. While its origins may have been humble, the name has gained recognition and prestige over the centuries, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salotto

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Salotto, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!