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

Salton, 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 Salton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salton in America

Salton is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salton surname appeared 460 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 Salton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salton 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 Salton

The surname Salton is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "saltern" or "salt" and "ton," referring to a town or settlement where salt was produced or traded.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Salton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this record, the name appears as "Saltone," referring to a place in Norfolk, England.

During the Middle Ages, the name Salton was primarily associated with areas in Norfolk and Suffolk, where salt production was a significant industry. The salt marshes and coastal regions of these counties provided ideal conditions for the extraction and trade of salt, which was a valuable commodity at the time.

In the 13th century, records mention a Sir John Salton, a prominent landowner and knight from Norfolk. He was known for his military service during the reign of King Henry III and was granted lands in recognition of his bravery.

Another notable figure with the surname Salton was William Salton, who lived in the 15th century and served as the Bishop of Norwich from 1472 to 1492. He played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of the region during his tenure.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Salton family continued to hold influence in Norfolk and Suffolk. Historical records mention several members of the family serving in various capacities, such as local magistrates, landowners, and merchants.

One notable example is Thomas Salton, born in 1580 in Suffolk, who was a successful merchant and landowner. He was actively involved in the local community and served as a justice of the peace.

In the 18th century, the name Salton began to spread beyond Norfolk and Suffolk as families migrated to other parts of England and eventually to other countries. One notable figure from this period was John Salton, born in 1712 in Norfolk, who was a renowned scholar and author of several books on theology and philosophy.

While the surname Salton is not as common today as it was in its areas of origin, it continues to hold historical significance, particularly in the regions of Norfolk and Suffolk, where it has deep roots dating back to the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salton

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

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

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