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

Salvo, 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 Salvo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salvo in America

Salvo is the 11793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salvo surname appeared 2,656 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Salvo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salvo 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 Salvo

The surname Salvo originates from Italy, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, specifically around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "salvo," which means "safe" or "unharmed." It is believed that the name was initially given as a nickname to individuals who had survived a perilous situation or had returned safely from a dangerous journey or battle.

Salvo is a relatively common surname in southern Italy, particularly in Sicily and the regions surrounding Naples. It is also found in other parts of the country, such as Calabria and Puglia. The earliest recorded instances of the surname Salvo can be traced back to the 13th century in various official documents and records from these regions.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Salvo was Guglielmo Salvo, a nobleman from Palermo, Sicily, who lived in the late 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the city's administration and was mentioned in several historical records from that time period.

Another notable individual with the surname Salvo was Vincenzo Salvo, a Sicilian artist and architect who lived in the 16th century (born around 1510). He was renowned for his work on several churches and palaces in Palermo, including the Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio and the Palazzo Abatellis.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Salvo (1834-1909) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer from Sicily. He served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and was also the mayor of Palermo for a brief period.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Salvo was the Italian actor and filmmaker Massimo Salvo (1947-2020). He was known for his work in numerous Italian films and television series, and he also directed several films throughout his career.

Another notable bearer of the name was the Italian writer and journalist Sebastiano Salvo (1853-1920), who was born in Palermo. He was a prolific author and wrote numerous works on Sicilian history, culture, and literature.

While the surname Salvo is primarily associated with Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the southern regions of Italy, particularly Sicily, where it has a rich historical presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salvo

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

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

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