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

Saludares, 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 Saludares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saludares in America

Saludares is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saludares surname appeared 204 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 Saludares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saludares 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 Saludares

The surname Saludares originated in Spain during the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "saludar," meaning "to greet" or "to salute." The name may have been given to individuals who worked as greeters, messengers, or those responsible for delivering important announcements or salutations.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Saludares can be found in the archives of the city of Toledo, where a record from 1492 mentions a certain Juan Saludares, a messenger employed by the local authorities. This suggests that the name was already in use during the time of the Spanish Reconquista.

In the 16th century, the Saludares family gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Records from this period mention several individuals bearing this surname, including Diego Saludares (1522-1588), a respected merchant and landowner, and María Saludares (1547-1612), a renowned philanthropist who established a charitable foundation for orphaned children.

During the 17th century, the Saludares name spread to the Americas as a result of Spanish colonization. One notable figure was Pedro Saludares (1629-1701), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Caribbean and Central America. His detailed accounts of these voyages provided valuable insights into the geography and indigenous cultures of the region.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Saludares family settled in the Canary Islands, where they became involved in the wine trade. One of the most prominent members of this branch was Tomás Saludares (1745-1819), a successful wine merchant and landowner who contributed significantly to the economic development of the islands.

Another notable figure was Juana Saludares (1782-1856), a respected educator and author from Seville. Her works, which focused on the education of young women, were widely acclaimed and influenced the teaching methods of her time.

Throughout its history, the surname Saludares has been associated with various professions, including messengers, merchants, explorers, and educators. While its origins can be traced back to Spain, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the global reach of Spanish culture and influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saludares

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

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

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