SALT
Salt
Overview
Salt is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'sealt', meaning salt. The name may have originated as an occupational name for someone who extracted or sold salt, or it could have been a nickname for someone with a salty disposition.
History
The surname Salt is thought to have been first recorded in Staffordshire, England, indicating a geographical origin for the name. The Salt family rose to prominence in the region and were associated with various industries, including salt production and mining.
Notable Individuals
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Thomas Salt (1780-1845): A prominent British entrepreneur known for his involvement in the salt industry. He founded the town of Saltaire in West Yorkshire, which was named after him.
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Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876): Son of Thomas Salt, he was a successful industrialist and philanthropist known for his work in developing Saltaire as a model industrial village.
Legacy
The Salt surname has left a lasting legacy in England, particularly in regions associated with the salt industry. Today, individuals bearing the surname continue to uphold its historical significance and contribute to various fields of endeavour.
There are approximately 7,368 people named Salt in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,269th most common surname in Britain. Around 113 in a million people in Britain are named Salt.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Jean
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
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