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

Salvatore, 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 Salvatore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salvatore in America

Salvatore is the 6046th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salvatore surname appeared 5,680 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Salvatore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salvatore to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name 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In the 14th century, the name Salvatore appeared in several historical documents, including the records of the Republic of Venice.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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salvatore

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

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 Salvatore 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Salvatore has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Salvatore was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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