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UK surname

Salazar

A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of various places named Salazar, derived from Basque "zaldu" meaning "old hall."

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Salazar surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 330, ranked #13,765, up from #34,027 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Salazar is 330 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 32900.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

330

2016, ranked #13,765

Peak year

2016

330 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Salazar had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 330 in 2016, ranked #13,765.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Salazar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Salazar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Salazar 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1911 historical 11 #32,463
1997 modern 80 #29,554
1998 modern 96 #28,188
1999 modern 109 #26,439
2000 modern 113 #25,843
2001 modern 119 #24,733
2002 modern 127 #24,267
2003 modern 136 #23,045
2004 modern 133 #23,528
2005 modern 141 #22,688
2006 modern 147 #22,221
2007 modern 166 #20,811
2008 modern 182 #19,800
2009 modern 224 #17,685
2010 modern 258 #16,432
2011 modern 232 #17,481
2012 modern 285 #15,050
2013 modern 289 #15,142
2014 modern 315 #14,334
2015 modern 323 #13,991
2016 modern 330 #13,765

Geography

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Where Salazars 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 Camden, Birmingham, Kensington and Chelsea and Lambeth. 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 Camden 001 Camden
2 Birmingham 119 Birmingham
3 Kensington and Chelsea 021 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Lambeth 018 Lambeth
5 Lambeth 022 Lambeth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Salazar

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Salazar

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Salazar, 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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Salazar surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Salazar 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Salazar is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Salazar 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

Salazar falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Salazar is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Salazar, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Salazar

The surname Salazar has its origins in Spain, and it can be traced back to the medieval period, specifically the 11th and 12th centuries. The name is derived from the Spanish word "salazar," which means "a place where salt is obtained or processed." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, referring to a person who lived near or worked in a salt-producing area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Salazar name can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrias, a medieval document from the 14th century that recorded the names of landowners and their properties. The document mentions several individuals with the surname Salazar, indicating that the name was already established by that time.

In the 15th century, the Salazar family played a significant role in the history of Spain. Juan de Salazar (c. 1430-1497) was a renowned Spanish soldier who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile. He participated in the Reconquista, the campaign to expel the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula, and was instrumental in the conquest of Granada in 1492.

Another notable figure with the Salazar surname was Pedro de Salazar y Mendoza (1549-1629), a Spanish historian and writer. He authored several works, including the "Crónica de la Provincia de Castilla," which documented the history of the Castilian region.

In the 16th century, the name Salazar also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonization. One of the earliest examples is Juan de Salazar de Espinosa (c. 1508-1594), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico and later became the governor of the Yucatán Peninsula.

Another notable figure from this period was Pedro de Salazar (c. 1510-1576), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who served under Francisco Pizarro and played a crucial role in the conquest of Peru.

Throughout history, the Salazar name has been associated with various place names and older spellings. For example, the town of Salazar de las Palmas in Spain was once known as "Salazar de las Palmas de Tera," reflecting its connection to the salt-producing industry.

In conclusion, the surname Salazar has a rich history deeply rooted in Spain's medieval past, with connections to the salt-producing industry, military conquests, and exploration during the colonial era. It has left an indelible mark on history through the achievements of individuals such as Juan de Salazar, Pedro de Salazar y Mendoza, Juan de Salazar de Espinosa, and Pedro de Salazar, among others.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Salazar families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Salazar 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. Sussex leads with 1 Salazars recorded in 1881 and an index of 61.35x.

County Total Index
Sussex 1 61.35x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Brighton in Sussex leads with 1 Salazars recorded in 1881 and an index of 303.03x.

Place Total Index
Brighton 1 303.03x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Antonio 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 Salazar households.

Occupation Count
Scholar 1

FAQ

Salazar surname: questions and answers

How common was the Salazar surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Salazar surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Salazar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 330 in 2016. That gives Salazar a modern rank of #13,765.

What does the Salazar surname mean?

A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of various places named Salazar, derived from Basque "zaldu" meaning "old hall."

What does the Salazar map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Salazar 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.