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UK surname

Salgado

A Portuguese and Spanish occupational surname referring to a gatherer or seller of salt.

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Salgado surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 168, ranked #21,984, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Cornwall and Watford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Salgado is 168 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5500.0%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

168

2016, ranked #21,984

Peak year

2016

168 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Salgado had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 168 in 2016, ranked #21,984.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Salgado surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Salgado surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Salgado 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
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 52 #32,444
1998 modern 56 #32,313
1999 modern 58 #32,268
2000 modern 65 #31,641
2001 modern 62 #31,798
2002 modern 62 #32,214
2003 modern 62 #32,258
2004 modern 86 #30,019
2005 modern 92 #29,271
2006 modern 95 #29,113
2007 modern 110 #27,087
2008 modern 109 #27,533
2009 modern 111 #27,846
2010 modern 121 #27,005
2011 modern 129 #25,673
2012 modern 141 #24,258
2013 modern 152 #23,438
2014 modern 156 #23,231
2015 modern 158 #22,913
2016 modern 168 #21,984

Geography

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Where Salgados 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 Westminster, Cornwall, Watford, Havering and Herefordshire. 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 Westminster 024 Westminster
2 Cornwall 014 Cornwall
3 Watford 009 Watford
4 Havering 016 Havering
5 Herefordshire 013 Herefordshire, County of

Forenames

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First names often paired with Salgado

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Salgado

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Salgado, 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 Salgado surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Salgado 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, Salgado 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

Salgado 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

Salgado 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Salgado 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 Salgado, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Salgado

The surname Salgado originated in Portugal and Spain during the medieval era. It is derived from the Portuguese word "salgado," meaning salted or salty, which likely referred to someone who worked with salt or lived near salt marshes or salt mines.

In its earliest recorded use, the name appeared in the "Livro de Linhagens" (Book of Lineages), a 14th-century Portuguese manuscript documenting noble families. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was João Salgado, a Portuguese nobleman born in the late 13th century.

The name Salgado can also be traced back to various place names in Portugal and Spain, such as Salgadelos, a parish in the municipality of Barcelos, Portugal, and Salgado, a municipality in the province of Zamora, Spain. These place names likely influenced the adoption and spread of the surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Salgado. One such person was Pedro Salgado (1575-1626), a Spanish composer and organist who served at the court of King Philip III of Spain. Another notable figure was Sebastián Salgado (1713-1790), a Spanish Jesuit missionary and explorer who traveled extensively in South America and wrote about the indigenous peoples of the region.

In the 19th century, Plácido Salgado (1841-1915) was a Brazilian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the abolitionist movement and the establishment of the Brazilian Republic. Another notable bearer of the name was Sebastião Salgado (born 1944), a Brazilian photojournalist and social documentary photographer known for his powerful black-and-white photographs depicting the struggles and resilience of people around the world.

In more recent times, Adriana Salgado (born 1962) is a Brazilian businesswoman and philanthropist who has been involved in various social and environmental initiatives. Additionally, Javier Salgado (born 1984) is a Spanish professional footballer who has played for several clubs in Spain and abroad.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Salgado families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Salgado 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. Northumberland leads with 3 Salgados recorded in 1881 and an index of 68.97x.

County Total Index
Northumberland 3 68.97x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Tynemouth in Northumberland leads with 3 Salgados recorded in 1881 and an index of 1304.35x.

Place Total Index
Tynemouth 3 1304.35x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 1

FAQ

Salgado surname: questions and answers

How common was the Salgado surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Salgado surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Salgado surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 168 in 2016. That gives Salgado a modern rank of #21,984.

What does the Salgado surname mean?

A Portuguese and Spanish occupational surname referring to a gatherer or seller of salt.

What does the Salgado map show?

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