SALDANHA
Saldanha
The surname Saldanha is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Latin personal name 'Salvius', meaning 'safe' or 'healthy', combined with the Old English word 'halh', which refers to a nook or recess in a hillside. The name first appeared in England during the medieval period, likely brought over by Norman settlers.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Saldanha dates back to the 12th century, where a family bearing this name was documented in the Domesday Book, a survey of English land and resources commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
Over the centuries, the Saldanha family has spread throughout the British Isles, with notable concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent. The name has maintained its presence through various historical events and population movements, becoming intertwined with the tapestry of British surnames.
In modern times, individuals bearing the surname Saldanha can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the diverse roots and migrations that have shaped British society. The name retains its historical significance and continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a connection to the past for contemporary bearers of the Saldanha surname.
There are approximately 276 people named Saldanha in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Saldanha.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- David
- Emil
- Fernando
- John
- Jose
- Mark
- Richard
- Robert
- Roland
- Sergio
Female
- Amy
- Catherine
- Emily
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Julia
- Maria
- Marisa
- Marjory
- Martina
- Mary
- Sandhya
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