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SALPU Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,120th

Most common surname in India

284

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

SALPU is a surname of Spanish origin. It is believed to have originated in the region of Galicia in the northwest of Spain. The name is derived from the Spanish word 'salpicao', which means 'to sprinkle'. The earliest known records of the Salpu surname date back to the 12th century, when a family of the same name was recorded in the Galician region. It is believed that the family was descended from a nobleman who served in the court of King Alfonso IX of Castile. The Salpu surname is most commonly found in the Galician region of Spain, as well as in the Basque Country and other parts of the Iberian Peninsula. It is also found in some parts of Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Venezuela, where it has been adopted by families of Spanish descent. The culture and customs associated with the Salpu surname have been largely preserved over the centuries. The family is known for its strong sense of community and loyalty to its members. It is also known for its strong religious and cultural beliefs, with many members of the family practicing the Catholic faith. Variations of the Salpu surname can be found in different parts of the world. In some cases, the name has been shortened to Salp or Salpui. In other cases, it has been adapted to local languages, such as Salpud in Mexico and Salpuga in Venezuela.

State-wise distribution of people with SALPU surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for SALPU surname

Andhra Pradesh

60

Tamil Nadu state distribution for SALPU surname

Tamil Nadu

2

Odisha state distribution for SALPU surname

Odisha

1

Category-wise distribution of people with SALPU surname

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People with the surname SALPU appear across 2 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Voters List category for SALPU surname

62 (93%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for SALPU surname

5 (7%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The SALPU surname is found across multiple communities including Kapu communities.

The SALPU surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

SALPU families belong to the PAIDIPALA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the SALPU surname with 60 records (95.2%).

The SALPU surname is written in TELUGU script.

SALPU is ranked #13120 in India with approximately 284 people bearing this surname.

The SALPU surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (95.2%), Tamil Nadu (3.2%), Odisha (1.6%).

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