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

Salazar, 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 Salazar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salazar in America

Salazar is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salazar surname appeared 312 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 Salazar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salazar 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 Salazar

The surname Salzar has its origins in the Mediterranean region, specifically in the areas that are now part of Spain, Italy, and southern France. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "saltare," which means "to leap" or "to dance." The earliest known records of the name date back to the 11th century, during the time of the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the first documented instances of the name Salzar can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that served as a guide for pilgrims traveling along the Camino de Santiago. The manuscript mentions a family with the name Salzar who resided in the town of Puente la Reina, located in the present-day region of Navarre, Spain.

In the 13th century, the name Salzar appeared in various municipal records and legal documents in the Kingdom of Aragon, which then encompassed parts of eastern Spain and southern France. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Pedro Salzar, a wealthy merchant who funded the construction of a church in the town of Teruel, Aragon, in the year 1265.

The name Salzar can also be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it was often spelled as "Saltzar" or "Salzaro." In the 14th century, a family with the name Salzaro was prominent in the city of Genoa, with several members holding positions of power within the city's government and maritime trade organizations.

During the Renaissance period, the Salzar name gained further recognition through the artistic achievements of Alonso Salzar, a Spanish painter born in Seville in 1510. Salzar's works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits of nobility, can still be found in various museums and churches throughout Spain and Portugal.

Another notable figure with the surname Salzar was Hernán Salzar, a Spanish explorer who accompanied the conquistador Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Salzar played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later granted land and titles by the Spanish Crown for his service.

Throughout the following centuries, the Salzar name continued to appear in various historical records across Europe, with families bearing this surname making contributions in fields such as literature, politics, and military service. While the name may have evolved slightly in its spelling or pronunciation across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the vibrant cultural and linguistic heritage of the Mediterranean.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salazar

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

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

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