SALINAS
Salinas
Salinas is a relatively uncommon British surname with roots in Spanish and Portuguese language. The name is derived from the Spanish word "salina," meaning saline or saltworks, and was originally used to denote someone who lived near a salt marsh or a salt-producing area.
The Salinas name is often associated with families of Spanish or Portuguese descent who have settled in the United Kingdom. Over time, the surname has become Anglicised, with various different spellings and pronunciations.
Individuals with the surname Salinas can be found across the UK, engaging in various professions and industries. While not among the most prevalent surnames in the country, the Salinas surname contributes to the diverse tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 192 people named Salinas in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Salinas.
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
- Anthony
- Carlos
- Cesar
- Claudio
- Daniel
- Geoffrey
- John
- Juan
- Mauricio
- Neil
- Oscar
- Pablo
- Philip
- Phillip
- Sean
Female
- Ana
- Anna
- Bertha
- Carolina
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Gloria
- Helen
- Jean
- Maria
- Myra
- Pauline
- Rene
- Rupal
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.