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UK surname

Salaman

An Anglicized form of the German surname Sallmann, meaning a salt merchant.

In the 1881 census there were 32 people recorded with the Salaman surname, ranking it #29,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 139, ranked #25,001, up from #29,082 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Swindon and South Northamptonshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Salaman is 139 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 334.4%.

1881 census count

32

Ranked #29,082

Modern count

139

2016, ranked #25,001

Peak year

2016

139 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Salaman had 32 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,082 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 139 in 2016, ranked #25,001.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 66 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Salaman surname distribution map

The map shows where the Salaman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Salaman surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Salaman over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 7 #32,070
1861 historical 51 #27,498
1881 historical 32 #29,082
1891 historical 52 #30,061
1901 historical 46 #29,047
1911 historical 66 #26,249
1997 modern 99 #27,039
1998 modern 104 #26,981
1999 modern 97 #28,187
2000 modern 104 #27,150
2001 modern 104 #26,765
2002 modern 116 #25,632
2003 modern 115 #25,538
2004 modern 113 #25,999
2005 modern 118 #25,301
2006 modern 115 #25,969
2007 modern 132 #24,166
2008 modern 131 #24,583
2009 modern 128 #25,427
2010 modern 133 #25,379
2011 modern 136 #24,819
2012 modern 125 #26,298
2013 modern 135 #25,395
2014 modern 134 #25,711
2015 modern 137 #25,226
2016 modern 139 #25,001

Geography

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Where Salamans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Kensington and Chelsea, Swindon, South Northamptonshire, Bridgend and Barnet. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Kensington and Chelsea 019 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Swindon 008 Swindon
3 South Northamptonshire 001 South Northamptonshire
4 Bridgend 019 Bridgend
5 Barnet 034 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Salaman

These lists show first names that appear often with the Salaman surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Salaman

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Salaman, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Salaman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Salaman household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Salaman is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Salaman is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Salaman falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Salaman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Salaman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Salaman

The surname Salaman is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "salamah," which means "peace" or "safety." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a peaceful or secure area or who had a peaceful demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in Seville after the Christian conquest of the city. This document mentions a certain Salaman al-Jufi, indicating that the name was already in use among the Muslim population of Spain at that time.

As the surname spread throughout Spain, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Salamán, Salamanca, and Salamanca. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the name of the city of Salamanca, which itself is derived from the Celtic word "salmantica," meaning "golden town."

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Salaman appears in several historical records, including the Inquisition records of Spain. One notable figure from this period was Diego de Salaman, a Spanish soldier and adventurer who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 1530s.

In the 18th century, the Salaman family established itself in the Canary Islands, where they became prominent landowners and merchants. One notable member of this branch was José Salaman y Frías (1762-1831), a prominent figure in the Canarian independence movement.

Another significant bearer of the name was Redcliffe N. Salaman (1874-1955), a British botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of potato genetics and the breeding of disease-resistant potato varieties.

Other notable individuals with the surname Salaman include:

1. Alphonse Salaman (1858-1937), a French-born British chess player and writer. 2. Charles Kensington Salaman (1870-1962), a British painter and etcher. 3. Esther Salaman (1914-2005), a British artist and sculptor. 4. Michael Salaman (1933-2016), a British film and television director. 5. Rafael Salaman (1888-1965), a British physician and medical researcher.

While the surname Salaman is not among the most common in the world, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and multiple countries, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped its evolution over time.

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1881 census detail

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Salaman families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Salaman surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 25 Salamans recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.01x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 25 8.01x
Leicestershire 3 8.67x
Warwickshire 3 3.81x
Lancashire 1 0.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 14 Salamans recorded in 1881 and an index of 80.69x.

Place Total Index
Kensington London 14 80.69x
Paddington London 10 87.18x
Edgbaston 3 122.95x
Leicester St Mary 3 107.53x
Islington London 1 3.31x
Rusholme 1 101.01x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Salaman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alice 2
Jennie 2
Annie 1
Bessie 1
Ethel 1
Frances 1
Henrittia 1
Isabelle 1
Louise 1
Maria 1
Minnie 1
Rosa 1
Sarah 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Salaman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Henry 3
Robert 2
Adolph 1
Charles 1
Godfrey 1
Isaac 1
Joseph 1
Malcolm 1
Michel 1
Myer 1
Redcliffe 1
Saml.G. 1
Thomas 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Salaman households.

FAQ

Salaman surname: questions and answers

How common was the Salaman surname in 1881?

In 1881, 32 people were recorded with the Salaman surname. That placed it at #29,082 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Salaman surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 139 in 2016. That gives Salaman a modern rank of #25,001.

What does the Salaman surname mean?

An Anglicized form of the German surname Sallmann, meaning a salt merchant.

What does the Salaman map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Salaman bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.