Salines

Topographic

Meaning

Derived from salt marshes or salt works, referring to places where salt was extracted or processed.

Etymology

The surname comes from the plural of 'saline' (salt marsh or salt works) in Spanish and French. It is a topographic surname indicating residence near or work in salt production areas.

About the Salines Surname

A topographic surname referring to salt marshes or salt production facilities in medieval Spain and France. The name reflects the economic importance of salt extraction in these regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname
Rare Common

Found in Spain, France, and Spanish-speaking regions of the Americas.

Salines Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Salines Surname