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UK surname

Salvador

A toponymic surname referring to someone from El Salvador or another place named Salvador, meaning "savior" in Spanish.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Breckland, Kensington and Chelsea and North East Lincolnshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Salvador is 270 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

270

2016, ranked #15,913

Peak year

2015

270 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 270 in 2016, ranked #15,913.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Salvador surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Salvador surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Salvador 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
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 6 #33,255
1997 modern 68 #30,810
1998 modern 81 #29,849
1999 modern 76 #30,546
2000 modern 80 #30,139
2001 modern 82 #29,714
2002 modern 100 #27,944
2003 modern 102 #27,383
2004 modern 121 #24,939
2005 modern 133 #23,502
2006 modern 144 #22,520
2007 modern 156 #21,650
2008 modern 168 #20,828
2009 modern 178 #20,486
2010 modern 203 #19,264
2011 modern 199 #19,346
2012 modern 234 #17,291
2013 modern 254 #16,603
2014 modern 262 #16,380
2015 modern 270 #15,911
2016 modern 270 #15,913

Geography

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Where Salvadors 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 Breckland, Kensington and Chelsea, North East Lincolnshire and Southwark. 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 Breckland 007 Breckland
2 Kensington and Chelsea 018 Kensington and Chelsea
3 North East Lincolnshire 001 North East Lincolnshire
4 Southwark 014 Southwark
5 Breckland 015 Breckland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Salvador

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Salvador

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Salvador, 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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Salvador surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Salvador 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Salvador is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Salvador 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Salvador falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Salvador is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Salvador

The surname Salvador originated in Spain and has its roots in the Latin word "salvator," meaning "savior." This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where the Spanish language and culture had a strong influence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Salvador can be traced back to the 13th century in the Catalan region of Spain. It is believed that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to individuals who played a significant role in protecting or safeguarding others, or to those who demonstrated qualities of a savior.

In the 14th century, records show the presence of the Salvador surname in the city of Valencia, where it was associated with prominent families and individuals who held positions of authority and influence. The name also appeared in various legal documents, contracts, and official records during this period.

During the 15th century, the surname Salvador gained further recognition and spread to other parts of Spain, such as Andalusia and Castile. Some notable individuals bearing this surname during this time include Fernando Salvador, a renowned poet and scholar born in Seville in 1467, and Gonzalo Salvador, a military commander who fought in the Spanish conquest of the Americas in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Salvador surname continued to be associated with notable figures, including Juan Salvador Garcés, a Spanish explorer and navigator who led expeditions to the Pacific Ocean in the early 1500s, and Gaspar Salvador, a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Madrid during the latter part of the century.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its influence across the Americas and other regions, the surname Salvador was carried by settlers and explorers to various parts of the world, including Mexico, Argentina, and the Philippines. Some notable individuals with this surname from this period include Miguel Salvador, a Spanish missionary who established several missions in California in the late 18th century, and José Salvador, a Chilean military leader who fought in the Chilean War of Independence in the early 19th century.

Throughout history, the surname Salvador has been closely associated with individuals who have played significant roles in various fields, including literature, art, politics, and religion. It continues to be a prominent surname in many Spanish-speaking countries, as well as in regions with strong historical ties to Spanish culture and influence.

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FAQ

Salvador surname: questions and answers

How common is the Salvador surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 270 in 2016. That gives Salvador a modern rank of #15,913.

What does the Salvador surname mean?

A toponymic surname referring to someone from El Salvador or another place named Salvador, meaning "savior" in Spanish.

What does the Salvador map show?

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