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UK surname

Salvatore

An Italian occupational surname referring to a savior or someone who saves or protects others.

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Salvatore surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 169, ranked #21,884, up from #32,926 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wirral, Cheshire East and Welwyn Hatfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Salvatore is 169 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2716.7%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

169

2016, ranked #21,884

Peak year

2016

169 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Salvatore had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 169 in 2016, ranked #21,884.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 28 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Salvatore surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Salvatore surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Salvatore 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1891 historical 9 #33,451
1901 historical 24 #31,365
1911 historical 28 #30,296
1997 modern 106 #26,057
1998 modern 112 #25,856
1999 modern 112 #26,044
2000 modern 127 #24,121
2001 modern 119 #24,733
2002 modern 121 #24,984
2003 modern 111 #26,091
2004 modern 111 #26,293
2005 modern 117 #25,433
2006 modern 115 #25,969
2007 modern 123 #25,208
2008 modern 119 #26,067
2009 modern 119 #26,637
2010 modern 121 #27,005
2011 modern 127 #25,926
2012 modern 138 #24,614
2013 modern 150 #23,653
2014 modern 152 #23,631
2015 modern 161 #22,599
2016 modern 169 #21,884

Geography

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Where Salvatores 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 Wirral, Cheshire East, Welwyn Hatfield and Kingston upon Thames. 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 Wirral 020 Wirral
2 Cheshire East 004 Cheshire East
3 Welwyn Hatfield 010 Welwyn Hatfield
4 Kingston upon Thames 012 Kingston upon Thames
5 Wirral 019 Wirral

Forenames

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First names often paired with Salvatore

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Salvatore

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Salvatore is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Salvatore 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

Salvatore 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 Salvatore 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.

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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 Salvatore, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Salvatore

The surname Salvatore is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian given name Salvatore, meaning "savior" or "redeemer." This name has its roots in the Latin word "salvator," which carries the same meaning.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Salvatore can be traced back to the late medieval period in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. These areas were known for their strong Christian traditions, and the name Salvatore was likely adopted as a way to honor the religious significance of the word.

In the 14th century, the name Salvatore appeared in several historical documents, including the records of the Republic of Venice. One notable example is the mention of a Venetian merchant named Salvatore Contarini, who lived in the late 14th century and was involved in trade with the Byzantine Empire.

The surname Salvatore also has connections to various place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Salvatore in the province of Reggio Calabria, located in the southern region of Calabria, likely derived its name from an individual or family bearing the surname Salvatore who resided in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Salvatore. One prominent figure was Salvatore Quasimodo (1901-1968), an Italian poet and writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1959 for his "lyrical poetry, which with classical fire expresses the tragic experience of life in our own times."

Another notable Salvatore was Salvatore Ferragamo (1898-1960), an Italian shoe designer and entrepreneur who founded the renowned Ferragamo fashion company. His innovative designs and techniques revolutionized the shoemaking industry and made his brand a global success.

In the realm of politics, Salvatore Schillaci (1859-1929) was an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Italy for a brief period in 1919. He played a crucial role in shaping Italy's domestic and foreign policies during the post-World War I era.

Salvatore Carnevale (1915-1986) was an Italian-American artist and sculptor known for his works in bronze and his depictions of religious and mythological themes. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums across the United States.

Lastly, Salvatore Accardo (born 1941) is an esteemed Italian violinist and conductor who has performed with numerous renowned orchestras and ensembles around the world. He is widely regarded as one of the preeminent violinists of his generation and has made significant contributions to the classical music repertoire.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Salvatore families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Salvatore 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. Kent leads with 2 Salvatores recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.03x.

County Total Index
Kent 2 10.03x
Glamorgan 1 9.83x
Gloucestershire 1 8.73x
Middlesex 1 1.71x
Midlothian 1 12.77x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Folkestone in Kent leads with 2 Salvatores recorded in 1881 and an index of 512.82x.

Place Total Index
Folkestone 2 512.82x
Cardiff St Mary 1 178.57x
Gloucester 1 0.00x
Leith North 1 5000.00x
Poplar London 1 90.91x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Annie 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Guiseppe 1
John 1
Madrez...a 1
Majese 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 Salvatore households.

FAQ

Salvatore surname: questions and answers

How common was the Salvatore surname in 1881?

In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Salvatore surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Salvatore surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 169 in 2016. That gives Salvatore a modern rank of #21,884.

What does the Salvatore surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a savior or someone who saves or protects others.

What does the Salvatore map show?

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