Salamon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany
Israel

Etymology of Salamon

What does the name Salamon mean?

The surname Salamon is derived from the baptismal name Solomon. This name is ultimately derived from the Hebrew given name Shelomo, which is derived from the word shalom, which means peace. This name was popular among both Jews and Christians during the Middle Ages. Among Christians, it was also a nickname type of surname for a person who was considered wise or for a person who played the role of King Solomon in a miracle play.

Salamon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Solomon, Saloman, Salamon, Salomons, Salaman, Salonmon, Soloman, Salomann, Solomann, Salamann and many more.

Salamon migration to Canada +

Salamon Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Josef Salamon, who landed in Quebec in 1896
Peter Salamon, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1897
Panko Salamon, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1899
Pearl Dankevych Salamon, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1899

Contemporary Notables of the name Salamon (post 1700) +

Julie Salamon (b. 1953), American journalist, critic and author
Helen Salamon, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1956 (alternate), 1960; Secretary of Michigan Democratic Party, 1957 1
Thomas Salamon (b. 1989), Austrian professional association footballer
Peter Salamon, Mathematics Professor at San Diego State University
Lester M. Salamon (b. 1943), Professor at The Johns Hopkins University
Bartosz Salamon (b. 1991), Polish footballer

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 21) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html