Surname distribution and origin notes
Salvatore Surname in Italy
In Italy, Salvatore is considered a very common surname. It is held by 5,800 people across 649 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (567), Naples (133), Torre Annunziata (92). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Lazio, Abruzzo. Related variants include SALVADOR, SALVADORE, SALVADORI, SALVATORELLI, SALVATORI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Salvatore originates from the given name Salvatore and is predominantly found in central-southern Italy, especially across Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, the Foggia area, and the Potenza province. Variants such as Salvador are widespread in Veneto, while Salvadore is mainly localized around Vicenza. Salvadori shows significant concentrations in Tuscany and the region spanning Brescia, Trentino, Belluno, and Treviso. Salvatori is typical of central Italy, and Salvatorelli occurs in areas including Imperia, the Abruzzo coast, Campobasso, Rome, and Bari. All these surnames derive from Salvatore, its diminutive forms, or regional dialectal variations.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Salvatore Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Salvatore 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 | 567people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 133people |
| Torre Annunziata | Naples | Campania | 92people |
| Foggia | Foggia | Puglia | 89people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 87people |
| Lanciano | Chieti | Abruzzo | 86people |
| Pescara | Pescara | Abruzzo | 83people |
| Potenza | Potenza | Basilicata | 83people |
| Vallerotonda | Frosinone | Lazio | 75people |
| Campobasso | Campobasso | Molise | 74people |
