Surname distribution and origin notes
Di Salvo Surname in Italy
The Di Salvo surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 4,317 people across 476 Italian towns. The top towns are Palermo (437), Bagheria (342), Rome (265). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Lazio, Lombardia. Related variants include DI SALVIO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Di Salvo is predominantly found in Sicily, with notable clusters in Lazio, Molise, Campania, Puglia, and Basilicata. It likely originates as a patronymic, where the prefix 'Di' means 'son of', tied to the medieval name Salvus or the Latin Salvius. This origin sets Di Salvo apart from related variants such as Di Salvio, which is traditionally linked to Cava de' Tirreni in the province of Salerno.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Palermo
Di Salvo Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Di Salvo surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.
Italian towns with the highest presence
| Town | Province | Region | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 437people |
| Bagheria | Palermo | Sicilia | 342people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 265people |
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 102people |
| Casteldaccia | Palermo | Sicilia | 85people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 56people |
| Milazzo | Messina | Sicilia | 50people |
| Conca della Campania | Caserta | Campania | 48people |
| Mistretta | Messina | Sicilia | 43people |
| Barletta | Barletta-Andria-Trani | Puglia | 40people |
