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UK surname

Salerno

A locational surname referring to the city of Salerno in southern Italy or someone who originated from there.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Hertfordshire, Bedford and Salford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Salerno is 231 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

214

2016, ranked #18,740

Peak year

2013

231 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 214 in 2016, ranked #18,740.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Salerno surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Salerno surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Salerno 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 135 #22,499
1998 modern 129 #23,722
1999 modern 143 #22,521
2000 modern 153 #21,520
2001 modern 150 #21,482
2002 modern 148 #22,087
2003 modern 144 #22,270
2004 modern 150 #21,830
2005 modern 161 #20,799
2006 modern 166 #20,534
2007 modern 174 #20,166
2008 modern 171 #20,595
2009 modern 188 #19,797
2010 modern 204 #19,200
2011 modern 190 #19,942
2012 modern 207 #18,777
2013 modern 231 #17,703
2014 modern 230 #17,872
2015 modern 224 #18,117
2016 modern 214 #18,740

Geography

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Where Salernos 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 North Hertfordshire, Bedford, Salford, Peterborough and Caerphilly. 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 North Hertfordshire 001 North Hertfordshire
2 Bedford 013 Bedford
3 Salford 006 Salford
4 Peterborough 012 Peterborough
5 Caerphilly 015 Caerphilly

Forenames

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First names often paired with Salerno

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Salerno

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Salerno, 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 Salerno surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Salerno 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Salerno is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Salerno is most concentrated in decile 10 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Salerno falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Salerno 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 Salerno, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Salerno

The surname Salerno is of Italian origin, derived from the city of Salerno, located in the Campania region of southwestern Italy. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, with records indicating its use as early as the 11th century.

Salerno was an important city during the Middle Ages, known for its renowned medical school and its strategic location on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The name is believed to have originated from individuals who either lived in or were associated with the city of Salerno.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Salerno surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery, which dates back to the 11th century. This indicates that the name was already in use during this period.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the Salerno surname was Matteo Salerno, a physician and philosopher who taught at the renowned University of Salerno. He lived between 1235 and 1316 and was renowned for his contributions to the field of medicine.

Another historical figure with the Salerno surname was Raffaele Salerno, a 16th-century Italian painter and architect. He was born in Naples in 1509 and is known for his work on various churches and buildings in the city, such as the Chiesa di Santa Maria la Nova.

In the 17th century, Francesco Salerno was a prominent Italian composer and organist. He was born in Naples in 1635 and served as the organist at the Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata in Parma.

The Salerno surname also appeared in literary works, such as the 14th-century Italian epic poem "Divina Commedia" by Dante Alighieri, where a character named Mosca de' Salerni is mentioned.

During the 19th century, a notable figure with the Salerno surname was Giacomo Salerno, an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Sicilian Parliament and was involved in the Risorgimento movement for Italian unification.

Throughout history, the Salerno surname has been associated with various locations in Italy, including the city of Salerno itself, as well as other areas in the Campania region and beyond. The name has also undergone slight variations in spelling, such as Salerne or Salerni, though the core meaning and origin remain unchanged.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Salerno families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Salerno surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Royal Navy leads with 1 Salernos recorded in 1881 and an index of 909.09x.

County Total Index
Royal Navy 1 909.09x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Royal Navy in Royal Navy leads with 1 Salernos recorded in 1881 and an index of 1000.00x.

Place Total Index
Royal Navy 1 1000.00x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Salerno surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Giovanni 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Salerno households.

Occupation Count
Stoker 1

FAQ

Salerno surname: questions and answers

How common is the Salerno surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 214 in 2016. That gives Salerno a modern rank of #18,740.

What does the Salerno surname mean?

A locational surname referring to the city of Salerno in southern Italy or someone who originated from there.

What does the Salerno map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Salerno 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.