Find out how popular the last name Salavea is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Salavea.

Salavea, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Salavea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salavea in America

Salavea is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salavea surname appeared 118 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Salavea.

The history of the last name Salavea

The surname Salavea has its origins in the Sardinian region of Italy, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "silva," meaning forest or woodland, and possibly the word "vea," meaning path or way. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone living near or along a woodland path or area.

The earliest known recording of the name Salavea appears in a 1564 census record from the village of Orani, located in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia. The name is listed as "Salvatore Salavea," indicating that it was already in use as a surname by that time.

In the 17th century, the name Salavea can be found in various church records and land deeds from the surrounding villages of Orani, such as Olzai and Oniferi. This suggests that the name was primarily concentrated in this region during that period.

One notable individual with the surname Salavea was Giovanni Salavea, a local artist and sculptor born in Orani in 1712. His works can still be found in several churches throughout the region, showcasing his skills in woodcarving and religious iconography.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Salavea, a landowner and farmer who lived in the late 18th century. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the development of agricultural practices in the area, particularly in the cultivation of grapes and olives.

In the 19th century, the name Salavea began to spread beyond the Sardinian region as families migrated to other parts of Italy and even abroad. One such example is Giuseppe Salavea, born in 1832 in Orani, who later settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he established a successful business importing Sardinian goods.

While the surname Salavea is not widely known outside of Italy, it still maintains a strong presence in its ancestral homeland of Sardinia, particularly in the villages around Orani, where it has been deeply rooted for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salavea

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Salavea.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Salavea was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Salavea was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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