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

Salyers, 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 Salyers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salyers in America

Salyers is the 5645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salyers surname appeared 6,152 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Salyers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salyers 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 Salyers

The surname Salyers originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "salor," which referred to a seller or trader. The name likely originated as an occupational surname, given to individuals who were involved in selling goods or merchandise.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Salyers can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273. The entry lists a "John le Salyer" as a resident of the county.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including Saler, Saylor, and Saylour. These spellings reflect the variations in pronunciation and spelling that were common during that time period.

The Salyers surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Salhurst in Kent and Salewhich in Cheshire. It is possible that some individuals bearing the name Salyers may have derived their surname from these locations.

One notable individual with the surname Salyers was John Salyers, a prominent merchant in Bristol, England, who lived in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the wool trade and held significant influence in the city.

In the 16th century, the Salyers surname appeared in various historical documents, including parish records and court rolls. One such record from 1587 mentions a Thomas Salyers, a landowner in Gloucestershire.

Another individual of note was Robert Salyers, born in 1620 in Northamptonshire. He was a farmer and landowner who played a role in the English Civil War, supporting the Parliamentarian cause.

During the 17th century, the Salyers surname also gained a foothold in the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of William Salyers, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and became a prominent landowner and tobacco planter.

In the 18th century, the surname Salyers continued to be found in various parts of England and the American colonies. One notable figure was Elizabeth Salyers, born in 1712 in Lincolnshire, who was a renowned midwife and herbalist.

As the centuries passed, the Salyers surname spread throughout different regions of the world, reflecting the migration patterns of individuals bearing this name. Despite its diverse geographical distribution, the surname Salyers remains rooted in its English origins and occupational heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salyers

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

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

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