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

Salvi, 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 Salvi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salvi in America

Salvi is the 22301st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salvi surname appeared 1,156 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 Salvi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salvi 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 Salvi

The surname Salvi originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is derived from the Latin name "Salvius," which means "safe" or "healthy." The earliest recorded spelling of the name dates back to the 12th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name was found in various Italian documents and manuscripts, including the tax records of Florence in the 14th century. It is also believed to have been mentioned in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of legal documents from the Lombard period in Italy.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Salvi di Montelupone, a merchant and banker who lived in Tuscany in the 13th century. Another notable figure was Salvi Castellucci (1608-1672), an Italian architect and sculptor who worked on several important projects in Rome, including the Church of Santa Maria della Pace.

In the 16th century, the name was associated with the town of Salvi, located in the province of Messina, Sicily. This led to variations in spelling, such as Salvi di Salvi or Salvi da Salvi.

Among the prominent individuals with the surname Salvi throughout history are:

1. Giovanni Salvi (1762-1851), an Italian painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Giovanni Battista Salvi (1609-1685), better known as Sassoferrato, a famous Italian Baroque painter renowned for his depictions of the Madonna and Child.
3. Niccolò Salvi (1697-1751), an Italian architect best known for designing the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome.
4. Antonio Salvi (1786-1865), an Italian composer and violinist who wrote several operas and instrumental works.
5. Cristoforo Salvi (1590-1658), an Italian sculptor and architect who worked on several churches and palaces in Rome, including the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini.

The surname Salvi has been present throughout Italian history and has been associated with various professions, including banking, architecture, painting, and music. Its origins can be traced back to the Latin name Salvius, reflecting the name's connection to safety and well-being.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salvi

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

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

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