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Salazar Family History & Genealogy

32,916 biographies and 11 photos with the Salazar last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Salazar family members.

Salazar Last Name History & Origin

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Salazar, sometimes spelled as Salasar, is a Basque surname meaning old hall (from Castilian Sala (hall) and Basque zahar (old)).[citation needed] The name originates from the town of the same name: Salazar, in northern Burgos, Castile. Although nowadays northern Burgos is not a Basque-speaking region, it was during the early Middle Ages when the surname appeared.
Its origins are also related to a certain noble family, the Salazars, that held a fief in the area.[1] During the 10th century, the surname appears as mentioned in Navarre, where it spread and there even exists aSalazar Valley. It later also spread to the rest of the Basque Country, being specially common in Biscay during the 15th century. During that time, Lope García de Salazar, a famous writer, took part in theReconquista of Cuenca, where he was granted a fief and founded a notable family. Some of his descendants took part in the Conquest of America, thus spreading the surname all through the Spanish Americas; others intermarried many noble families, and the surname spread all through the Iberian peninsula.
Salazar is also a common surname among Roma people and conversos.[1] Due to several censuses made in the Kingdom of Castile during the 14th and 15th centuries, every Castilian subject was forced to take a name and two surnames. Gypsies and Jewish Castillians, that used to call themselves only by a first name, decided to take surnames to add prestige to their families. They often chose surnames from among the oldest and most prestigious noble families, usually of Basque origin, thus it is extremely common to find gypsies with surnames such as Heredia, Salazar, Mendoza or Montoya.
 

History

Salazar, sometimes spelled as Salasar, is a Basque surname meaning old hall (from Castilian Sala (hall) and Basque zahar (old)).[citation needed] The name originates from the town of the same name: Salazar, in northern Burgos, Castile. Although nowadays northern Burgos is not a Basque-speaking region, it was during the early Middle Ages when the surname appeared.
Its origins are also related to a certain noble family, the Salazars, that held a fief in the area.[1] During the 10th century, the surname appears as mentioned in Navarre, where it spread and there even exists aSalazar Valley. It later also spread to the rest of the Basque Country, being specially common in Biscay during the 15th century. During that time, Lope García de Salazar, a famous writer, took part in theReconquista of Cuenca, where he was granted a fief and founded a notable family. Some of his descendants took part in the Conquest of America, thus spreading the surname all through the Spanish Americas; others intermarried many noble families, and the surname spread all through the Iberian peninsula.
Salazar is also a common surname among Roma people and conversos.[1] Due to several censuses made in the Kingdom of Castile during the 14th and 15th centuries, every Castilian subject was forced to take a name and two surnames. Gypsies and Jewish Castillians, that used to call themselves only by a first name, decided to take surnames to add prestige to their families. They often chose surnames from among the oldest and most prestigious noble families, usually of Basque origin, thus it is extremely common to find gypsies with surnames such as Heredia, Salazar, Mendoza or Montoya.
 

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Nationality & Ethnicity

Country of origin Is Spain.

Famous People named Salazar

Nicholas Salazar - Dj And Manager Of A Record Label know as Collective Records, he was only 23 when given this job, which is unheard of in the music industry.

Early Salazars

These are the earliest records we have of the Salazar family.

John I Salazar of United States was born circa 1865. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John I Salazar.
John C Salazar of Bexar County, Texas United States was born circa 1866. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John C Salazar.
Jose Salazar of Denver, Denver County, Colorado was born on May 26, 1870, and died at age 99 years old in July 1969.
Julio Salazar of California was born on May 22, 1871, and died at age 91 years old in February 1963.
Gregorio Salazar was born on July 23, 1871, and died at age 85 years old in June 1957. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gregorio Salazar.
Yndalecia Salazar of Beeville, Bee County, Texas was born on August 15, 1872, and died at age 95 years old in January 1968.
Francisca Salazar of Mathis, San Patricio County, Texas was born on December 3, 1873, and died at age 95 years old in June 1969.
Guadalupe Salazar was born on August 26, 1874, and died at age 100 years old in August 1974. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Guadalupe Salazar.
Felipa Salazar of Douglas, Cochise County, AZ was born on May 26, 1874, and died at age 93 years old on August 15, 1967.
Donaciano Salazar of Waco, McLennan County, TX was born on September 6, 1874, and died at age 91 years old on August 15, 1966.
Jose Salazar of Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado was born on September 27, 1874, and died at age 94 years old in December 1968.
Maria Salazar of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA was born on January 21, 1874, and died at age 93 years old on October 15, 1967.

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Melissa Salazar of Houston, Texas United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Melissa Salazar.
Juan F Salazar was born on May 21, 1956, and died at age 38 years old on October 17, 1994. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Juan F Salazar.
Michele R (Salazar) Owens of Liberty, Missouri United States was born on August 31, 1966 in Kansas City. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michele R Salazar.
Martin D Salazar Sr of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS was born on November 11, 1932. He was married to Doris E. (Hopson) and they later divorced. He had children Michele R Salazar and martin d salazar jr.. Martin Salazar died at age 60 years old on September 29, 1993, and was buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery Section 46 Row 44 Site 5 150 Muncie Road, in Leavenworth.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember martin d salazar jr..
Julia M Salazar of Chimayo, Rio Arriba County, NM was born on January 28, 1921, and died at age 87 years old on March 8, 2008. Julia Salazar was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery Section 9 Site 163 501 North Guadalupe Street, in Santa Fe.
Doris E (Hopson) Salazar was born on February 12, 1935. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Doris E. (Hopson).
Jeffery Salazar of Bexar County, TX was born in 1971. He married Charnessa K. (Tays) Salazar on May 12, 2001 in 15 County, TX. He also married Sharon L. (Garcia) Salazar on November 30, 2009 in Bexar County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jeffery Salazar.
Charnessa K Salazar of TX was born circa 1972. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charnessa K. (Tays) Salazar.
Corina Maria (Salazar)
Corina Maria Salazar was a wonderful friend to many people throughout her life. She was the daughter of Jose M Salazar and was born on January 21, 1961, in Los Sauces, Colorado. In 1976 Corina Maria Salazar moved to Denver, Colorado where she graduated John F. Kennedy High School. Corina Maria Salazar Gave birth to her first-born Michael Anthony Salazar, followed by Falisha Nicole Romero, Mercedes Star Castenda and Monica Castenda. Corina was a wonderful mother that took care of her four children while attending nursing school. Her major was caretaking as she assisted with her father who passed in 2002. She became a landowner in 2002 when her father that served in the Korean War as an Army Soldier. Jose M Salazar passed down the property in his will that he to inherited from his forefathers dating back to 1851. Corina Maria Salazar was never married but was a woman who took a stand for women rights by always being a positive role model to society by raising four children as a single parent and always achieving her goals in life.
Rocío Salazar Salazar was born in 1981 to Thomas E Newman and Ester Elieth Salazar E. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rocío Salazar Salazar.
Ruben Salazar
Journalist. He came to the United States from Juarez, Mexico, and in 1959 became a city staff reporter at The Los Angeles Times, where he won many awards for his coverage of Mexican-American affairs. He spent three years in Mexico City as the Los Angeles Times Bureau Chief before returning to California in 1969. In 1970, he became the News Director of KMEX, a Spanish-language television station in Los Angeles. At the age of 42, he was killed during the August 1970 National Chicano Moratorium March against the Vietnam War when a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy shot a tear gas missile through the door of the Silver Dollar Bar on Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles, where Mr. Salazar was sitting. It hit him in the head, killing him instantly. Salazar's accidental death changed the way police departments deal with crowd/riot situations, particularly how they empty out crowded buildings. A park is named after him, along with many other honors.
Richard Salazar III was born on January 11, 1964 at Austin, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Salazar III.
Leonardo E Salazar of 50741 w mayer Blvd, in Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona United States was born on October 8, 1974, and died at age 21 years old on May 15, 1996.
Virginia (Delgado) Salazar of San Bernardino, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Virginia (Delgado).
Victoria D Salazar of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA was born on December 23, 1931, and died at age 73 years old on December 29, 2004.
Speedy Salazar of San Bernardino, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Speedy salazar.
Elizabeth A Salazar of TX was born circa 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth A. (Ontiveros) Salazar.
Larry Salazar of Bexar County, TX was born circa 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Larry Salazar.
Esmeralda Salazar was born on November 3, 1961, and died at age 46 years old on April 3, 2008. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Esmeralda Salazar.

Popular Salazar Biographies

Emiliano Zapata Salazar
Emiliano Zapata Salazar was born on August 8, 1879, and died at age 39 years old circa April 10, 1919 in Chinameca, San Miguel El Salvador. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emiliano Zapata Salazar.
Rocío Salazar Salazar was born in 1981 to Thomas E Newman and Ester Elieth Salazar E. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rocío Salazar Salazar.
Ervia J Salazar of TX was born circa 1982. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ervia J. (Martinez) Salazar.
Corina Maria (Salazar)
Corina Maria Salazar was a wonderful friend to many people throughout her life. She was the daughter of Jose M Salazar and was born on January 21, 1961, in Los Sauces, Colorado. In 1976 Corina Maria Salazar moved to Denver, Colorado where she graduated John F. Kennedy High School. Corina Maria Salazar Gave birth to her first-born Michael Anthony Salazar, followed by Falisha Nicole Romero, Mercedes Star Castenda and Monica Castenda. Corina was a wonderful mother that took care of her four children while attending nursing school. Her major was caretaking as she assisted with her father who passed in 2002. She became a landowner in 2002 when her father that served in the Korean War as an Army Soldier. Jose M Salazar passed down the property in his will that he to inherited from his forefathers dating back to 1851. Corina Maria Salazar was never married but was a woman who took a stand for women rights by always being a positive role model to society by raising four children as a single parent and always achieving her goals in life.
Ruben Salazar
Journalist. He came to the United States from Juarez, Mexico, and in 1959 became a city staff reporter at The Los Angeles Times, where he won many awards for his coverage of Mexican-American affairs. He spent three years in Mexico City as the Los Angeles Times Bureau Chief before returning to California in 1969. In 1970, he became the News Director of KMEX, a Spanish-language television station in Los Angeles. At the age of 42, he was killed during the August 1970 National Chicano Moratorium March against the Vietnam War when a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy shot a tear gas missile through the door of the Silver Dollar Bar on Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles, where Mr. Salazar was sitting. It hit him in the head, killing him instantly. Salazar's accidental death changed the way police departments deal with crowd/riot situations, particularly how they empty out crowded buildings. A park is named after him, along with many other honors.
Dolores (Salazar) Puente
Dolores (Salazar) Puente was born on September 28, 1877. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dolores (Salazar) Puente.
Achilles Salazar was born on November 21, 1966 at Austin, TX to Richard Salazar Jr. and Delores M. Degollado, and has siblings Ben Salazar, Richard Salazar III, and Naomi Salazar. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Achilles Salazar.
Jaden A. Salazar was born at Lubbock TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jaden A. Salazar.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jimmy Salazar .
María Elena Salazar was born to Placido Salazar and Irma Salazar, and has a sister Maricela Gutierrez (Salazar). Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember María Elena Salazar.
Martin D Salazar Sr of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS was born on November 11, 1932. He was married to Doris E. (Hopson) and they later divorced. He had children Michele R Salazar and martin d salazar jr.. Martin Salazar died at age 60 years old on September 29, 1993, and was buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery Section 46 Row 44 Site 5 150 Muncie Road, in Leavenworth.
Maricela (Salazar) Gutierrez was born to Placido Salazar and Irma Salazar, and has a sister María Elena Salazar. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maricela Gutierrez (Salazar).
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Irma Salazar.
Steven R. Salazar was born at Lubbock TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Steven R. Salazar.
Matthew J. Salazar was born at Lubbock TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matthew J. Salazar.
Caitlyn Salazar was born on November 7, 1997 at Jacksonville Texas. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Caitlyn Salazar.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Esteban Salazar.
Dionisio Salazar of Texas was born on January 6, 1893, and died at age 70 years old in December 1963.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember martin d salazar jr..
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maria Inez Salazar.

Salazar Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Salazar family member is 66.0 years old according to our database of 12,072 people with the last name Salazar that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

66.0 years

Oldest Salazars

These are the longest-lived members of the Salazar family on AncientFaces.

Alejo Salazar was born on June 17, 1894, and died at age 116 years old on May 15, 2011. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alejo Salazar.
116 years
Juana Salazar of Peoria, Maricopa County, AZ was born on December 28, 1883, and died at age 106 years old on September 21, 1990.
106 years
Simona Salazar of Laredo, Webb County, Texas was born on February 18, 1880, and died at age 106 years old in April 1986.
106 years
Antonio Salazar of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on February 1, 1885, and died at age 106 years old on March 30, 1991.
106 years
Felicita Salazar of El Paso, El Paso County, TX was born on November 20, 1897, and died at age 105 years old on August 3, 2003.
105 years
Bertha Rosa Salazar of San Francisco, San Francisco County, California was born on October 8, 1907, and died at age 103 years old on January 17, 2011.
103 years
Paulita Salazar of Denver, Jefferson County, CO was born on November 29, 1894, and died at age 103 years old on January 8, 1998.
103 years
Pauline Salazar of Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, CT was born on June 22, 1907, and died at age 103 years old on June 21, 2011.
103 years
Hesiquia M Salazar was born on November 17, 1902, and died at age 103 years old on April 5, 2006. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hesiquia M Salazar.
103 years
Victoria Salazar of South Ozone Park, Queens County, NY was born on June 7, 1905, and died at age 104 years old on August 11, 2009.
104 years
Andrellita Salazar of Fort Garland, Costilla County, Colorado was born on November 10, 1884, and died at age 102 years old in August 1987.
102 years
Eloiza Salazar of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM was born on September 19, 1900, and died at age 103 years old on December 15, 2003.
103 years
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