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

Salud, 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 Salud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salud in America

Salud is the 46725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salud surname appeared 455 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 Salud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salud 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 Salud

The surname "SALUD" is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "salus," which means "health" or "well-being." It likely originated in the medieval period, when surnames began to be adopted in Spain.

The name may have been given to individuals who worked in the medical field or were known for their robust health. It could also have been a descriptive surname bestowed upon someone who had recovered from a serious illness or was known for their physical strength and vitality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SALUD" can be found in the Spanish census records from the 16th century. It appears in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon.

In the 17th century, the name "SALUD" was documented in several historical records, including parish registers and legal documents. For example, Juan de SALUD was a prominent merchant in Seville, Spain, who lived from 1602 to 1678.

Another notable figure with the surname "SALUD" was Mariana de SALUD, a Franciscan nun who lived in Málaga, Spain, during the late 16th century. She was known for her devotion to charitable works and her care for the sick and poor.

During the 18th century, the name "SALUD" gained further prominence in Spain. One individual of note was Pedro de SALUD, a renowned artist from Granada, Spain, who lived from 1720 to 1798. His works can be found in several churches and museums throughout the region.

In the 19th century, the surname "SALUD" spread to other parts of the Spanish-speaking world, including Latin America. One notable figure was Miguel SALUD, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920).

Another significant individual with the surname "SALUD" was María SALUD, a Chilean poet and feminist who lived from 1873 to 1946. She was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time and advocated for women's rights and education.

Throughout its history, the surname "SALUD" has been associated with various professions, including medicine, art, and literature. It has also been carried by individuals involved in social and political movements, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salud

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

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

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