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

Salse, 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 Salse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salse in America

Salse is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salse surname appeared 111 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 Salse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salse 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 Salse

The surname SALSE has its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "salso," which means "salty" or "briny." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name associated with salt marshes or coastal areas known for their saltiness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SALSE can be found in the historic city of Venice, where a family bearing this surname was mentioned in a document from the 13th century. The SALSE family was known for their involvement in the production and trade of salt, a valuable commodity during that time.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni SALSE (1315-1397) was a renowned merchant and diplomat from the city of Genoa. He played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements between the Republic of Genoa and other Mediterranean powers, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.

During the Renaissance period, the SALSE name gained further recognition with the birth of Ludovico SALSE (1480-1558), a celebrated artist from Milan. His frescoes and paintings adorned various churches and palaces throughout Northern Italy, and he is considered one of the most skilled painters of the High Renaissance.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Marcantonio SALSE (1620-1688) was a respected scholar and philosopher from the city of Bologna. He authored several treatises on metaphysics and ethics, and his works were widely studied across European universities at the time.

Another significant individual bearing the SALSE surname was Giuseppe SALSE (1755-1829), a military leader from the Kingdom of Naples. He played a pivotal role in the Napoleonic Wars, commanding troops in several battles and earning recognition for his strategic prowess.

While the SALSE name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its historical significance and connections to Italian culture and heritage remain deeply ingrained in its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salse

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

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

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