Surname distribution and origin notes
Salvati Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Salvati is very common in Italy. It is held by 4,995 people across 535 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (713), Naples (343), Mercato San Severino (264). The strongest regional presence is in Lazio, Campania, Lombardia. Related variants include SALVATO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Salvati is mainly found in regions such as Lazio, Abruzzo, Campania, and the Cosentino area. A distinct branch of the related surname Salvato exists in the provinces of Padua, Naples, Salerno, and western Sicily. The name likely originates from the Late Latin term "Salvus" or from the historic personal name "Salvatus," which was often assigned to foundlings cared for by charitable organizations and monasteries. Archival records trace these surname forms back to the 1500s in Sabina and later in the 1600s in Narni, indicating an established use of the surname in central Italy during those centuries.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Salvati Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Salvati 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 713people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 343people |
| Mercato San Severino | Salerno | Campania | 264people |
| Tivoli | Rome | Lazio | 190people |
| Castel San Giorgio | Salerno | Campania | 139people |
| Terni | Terni | Umbria | 74people |
| San Giuseppe Vesuviano | Naples | Campania | 65people |
| Salerno | Salerno | Campania | 62people |
| Poggiomarino | Naples | Campania | 45people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 43people |
