Salvadori
A locative surname indicating someone who lived near a wooded area or forest.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 308 Americans carry the last name Salvadori. That puts it at #76,029 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,112,839 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Salvadori surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
308
1 in 1,112,839
Census rank
#76,029
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
253
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 253 bearers of the surname Salvadori in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 76029th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Salvadori, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Salvadori
The surname Salvadori has its roots in Italy, originating during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "salvatore," which means "savior" or "redeemer." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who played a significant role in saving or protecting others.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Salvadori can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century ethnographic work that documented the history and culture of the Aztec people. The codex mentions a merchant named Antonio Salvadori, who was involved in trade between Italy and the Americas during the early years of Spanish colonization.
In the 13th century, a noble family bearing the name Salvadori emerged in the city of Siena, Tuscany. They were known for their involvement in local politics and their patronage of the arts. One notable member of this family was Guido Salvadori, a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Siena during the Renaissance period (1490-1564).
Another historical figure with the surname Salvadori was Giovanni Salvadori, a 17th-century Italian composer and organist. He was born in Florence in 1620 and is best known for his sacred music compositions, including masses and motets.
During the 19th century, the Salvadori name gained prominence in the field of science. Giuseppe Salvadori (1825-1886) was an Italian ornithologist who made significant contributions to the study of birds, particularly those found in the Pacific region. He published several influential works, including "Prodromus Ornithologiae Papuasiae et Moluccarum."
In more recent times, Mario Salvadori (1907-1997) was a renowned Italian-American civil engineer and educator. He was a professor at Columbia University and authored several books on structural engineering, including "Why Buildings Stand Up" and "Why Buildings Fall Down."
The Salvadori surname has also been associated with various places throughout Italy, such as the town of Salvadori in the province of Lecce, Apulia. Additionally, variations of the name, like Salvatori and Salvadore, can be found in different regions of the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Salvadori
Among Census respondents with the surname Salvadori, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Salvadori bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Salvadori surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5%
- Hispanic or Latino5.5%
- Two or more races2.8%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Salvadori surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,029 | #76,029 | 0.0% |
| Count | 253 | 253 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Salvadori bearers went from 253 to 253 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #76,029 to #76,029.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Salvadori
FAQ
Salvadori surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Salvadori?
The surname Salvadori holds position #76,029 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 308 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Salvadori surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Salvadori, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.