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UK surname

Disalvo

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who removes salt from something, such as meat or fish.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kingston upon Thames, Bedford and Redcar and Cleveland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Disalvo is 106 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2016

106 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Disalvo surname distribution map

The map shows where the Disalvo surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Disalvo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Disalvo over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 72 #30,415
1998 modern 72 #30,775
1999 modern 66 #31,509
2000 modern 72 #30,977
2001 modern 71 #30,907
2002 modern 69 #31,527
2003 modern 65 #31,979
2004 modern 68 #31,880
2005 modern 74 #31,522
2006 modern 76 #31,633
2007 modern 83 #31,183
2008 modern 79 #31,957
2009 modern 84 #31,842
2010 modern 88 #31,875
2011 modern 87 #31,905
2012 modern 96 #30,949
2013 modern 105 #29,916
2014 modern 100 #31,033
2015 modern 102 #30,624
2016 modern 106 #29,927

Geography

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Where Disalvos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Kingston upon Thames, Bedford, Redcar and Cleveland, Carmarthenshire and Harborough. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Kingston upon Thames 004 Kingston upon Thames
2 Bedford 006 Bedford
3 Redcar and Cleveland 022 Redcar and Cleveland
4 Carmarthenshire 024 Carmarthenshire
5 Harborough 005 Harborough

Forenames

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First names often paired with Disalvo

These lists show first names that appear often with the Disalvo surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Disalvo

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Disalvo, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Disalvo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Disalvo household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Disalvo is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Disalvo is most concentrated in decile 8 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Disalvo falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

9
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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Disalvo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Disalvo, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Disalvo

The surname DISALVO has its origins in Italy, with the earliest known examples dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian words "di" and "salvo," which together mean "of the safe" or "of the unharmed." This could suggest that the name was originally given to someone who had survived a significant event or danger.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DISALVO can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated to around 1285. This document mentions a man named Pietro DISALVO, who was a merchant in the city at that time. The name also appears in various other records from the region, including tax rolls and property deeds.

By the 14th century, the name had spread to other parts of Italy, with families bearing the DISALVO surname appearing in records from cities such as Florence and Rome. In some cases, the name was spelled slightly differently, such as "DeSalvo" or "DiSalvo," reflecting regional variations in Italian dialects.

One notable figure with the DISALVO surname was Antonio DISALVO, a Renaissance painter who lived in Naples from around 1460 to 1525. He was known for his religious works, including frescoes and altarpieces in various churches throughout the city.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Girolamo DISALVO, a 16th-century philosopher and scholar who taught at the University of Bologna. He was born in the town of Piacenza in 1522 and died in Bologna in 1599.

In the 18th century, the DISALVO name appeared in records from the island of Sicily, where a family of that surname owned a vineyard and produced wine. One member of this family, Giuseppe DISALVO, was born in 1745 and is mentioned in documents related to the family's wine business.

Moving into the 19th century, there was a notable figure named Ernesto DISALVO, who was born in Rome in 1832 and became a prominent lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was involved in the unification of Italy under the leadership of Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Finally, in the early 20th century, a man named Vincenzo DISALVO made a significant contribution to the field of metallurgy. Born in Naples in 1890, he developed new techniques for heat treatment of metals, which improved their strength and durability. His work had a lasting impact on the metallurgical industry.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Disalvo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Disalvo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Disalvo a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Disalvo surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who removes salt from something, such as meat or fish.

What does the Disalvo map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Disalvo bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.