2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Saluta
Italian surname derived from the Latin "salutare" meaning "to greet" or "to salute".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Saluta. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Saluta surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Saluta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Saluta, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.0%. The next largest groups are White (26.7%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Saluta
The surname Saluta originates from Italy, with roots that can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "salutare," which means "to greet" or "to salute." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to people who worked as messengers or heralds, responsible for delivering greetings or announcements on behalf of others.
In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared in various forms, such as Salutati, Salutato, and Salutatore, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Coluccio Salutati (1331-1406), a renowned Italian humanist, philosopher, and Chancellor of Florence. His writings and contributions to classical literature and philosophy made him a prominent figure during the Renaissance period.
The surname Saluta also appears in historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries, particularly in regions like Tuscany and Umbria. For example, the Saluta family is mentioned in the archives of the city of Perugia, where they held influential positions and were involved in civic affairs.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Saluta. One such figure was Giovanni Saluta (1562-1622), an Italian painter and architect who worked in Rome and left a lasting impact on the city's artistic landscape. Another prominent bearer of this name was Domenico Saluta (1670-1742), a Neapolitan composer and music theorist renowned for his contributions to the development of opera and vocal music.
In the realm of literature, the surname Saluta is associated with Girolamo Saluta (1572-1642), an Italian poet and playwright who gained recognition for his works in the Baroque era. His contemporaries praised his poetic style and ability to capture the nuances of human emotion.
It is worth mentioning that the surname Saluta has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Italy. For instance, the town of Salutare in the province of Salerno is believed to have derived its name from the Latin word "salutare," which shares the same linguistic root as the surname Saluta.
While the surname Saluta is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has left an indelible mark on history, particularly in the fields of art, literature, and philosophy. Its origins and evolution reflect the rich cultural heritage of Italy and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this distinctive name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Saluta
Among Census respondents with the surname Saluta, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.0%. The next largest groups are White (26.7%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Saluta bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Saluta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander69.0% · 80
- White26.7% · 31
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Saluta
Saluta appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
+30 bearers (+29.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 19,503 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-15 bearers (-11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,203 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | +30 bearers (+29.7%) | Up 19,503 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.5%) | Down 15,203 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Saluta surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,825 | #145,028 | -11.7% |
| Count | 131 | 116 | -11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Saluta bearers went from 131 to 116 (-11.5% change). The surname moved down 15,203 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #145,028.
FAQ
Saluta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Saluta?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Saluta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Saluta?
Saluta ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Saluta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Saluta.
Has Saluta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Saluta went from 131 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 15 (-11.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Saluta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Saluta, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.0%. The next largest groups are White (26.7%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Saluta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.0% (80 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Saluta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (69.0%), White (26.7%), Two or More Races (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Saluta (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Saluta mean?
Italian surname derived from the Latin "salutare" meaning "to greet" or "to salute". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Saluta (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Saluta?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.