Salgado

Origin and Meaning

Salgado is a Portuguese and Spanish surname of medieval origins, derived from the Latin word "salgatus" meaning salty or briny. It is a toponymic surname that likely originated from a place name associated with salt or salty water.

Distribution

The surname Salgado is most commonly found in Portugal, Spain, and Latin America due to historical links and migration patterns. In the United Kingdom, individuals with the surname Salgado are often associated with immigrant communities from these regions.

Notable Individuals

  • Nuno Salgado: A Portuguese footballer known for his successful career in the sport.
  • Rodrigo Salgado: An acclaimed artist from Spain, famous for his avant-garde paintings.

Cultural Significance

The surname Salgado carries a sense of heritage and belonging, reflecting the rich history and diverse roots of the Iberian Peninsula. It symbolises the connections between language, geography, and identity in the regions where it is prevalent.

There are approximately 231 people named Salgado in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Salgado.

Origin: Iberian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Spain

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Spanish

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andres
  • Andrew
  • Antonio
  • Arachchige
  • Carlos
  • David
  • Domingo
  • Edward
  • Enrique
  • Francisco
  • Jonathan
  • Jose
  • Pedro
  • Sandro

Female

  • Anna
  • Diana
  • Emily
  • Emma
  • Esmeralda
  • Juliana
  • Kumari
  • Ligia
  • Maria
  • Paula
  • Raquel
  • Rejane
  • Sofia
  • Vanessa

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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