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

Salters, 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 Salters surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salters in America

Salters is the 12022nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salters surname appeared 2,597 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Salters.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salters 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 Salters

The surname Salters originated in England during the medieval period. It is an occupational surname, derived from the Old English word 'saltor', meaning a maker or seller of salt. Salt was a highly valuable commodity during the Middle Ages, used for preserving food, and those involved in its production or trade were considered important tradesmen.

The name Salters can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded several individuals with the name or its variants, such as Saltere or Salter, residing in various counties across England. One notable early record is that of William le Salter, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1221.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Salters was Robert le Salters, who lived in Oxfordshire in the late 12th century. Another early record is that of Walter Salters, who was mentioned in the Curia Regis Rolls of Yorkshire in 1218.

The surname Salters has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most famous was John Salters (1576-1642), an English politician and merchant who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1641. Another notable figure was George Salters (1751-1839), a British naval officer who played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars.

Thomas Salters (1605-1673) was an English clergyman and author, known for his work "The Modern Dyer's Assistant". James Salters (1720-1785) was a British Royal Navy officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. William Salters (1807-1881) was a British architect and surveyor, known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London.

Over time, the surname Salters has evolved and taken on various spellings, such as Salter, Saulter, and Saulters. These variations can often be traced back to regional dialects or differences in pronunciation. The name has also been associated with various place names, such as Salters Hill in Bedfordshire and Salters Lane in Surrey, further reinforcing its origins and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salters

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

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

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