Surname distribution and origin notes

Salvatori Surname in Italy

Salvatori is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 6,340 people across 564 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (1,203), Marcellina (121), Rimini (104). The strongest regional presence is in Lazio, Emilia-Romagna, Marche. Related variants include SALVADOR, SALVADORE, SALVADORI, SALVATORE, SALVATORELLI.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Salvatori is predominantly established in Central Italy, especially within Lazio, Marche, and Emilia-Romagna. It originates from the personal name Salvatore and its dialectal or diminutive variants. Unlike closely related surnames such as Salvador and Salvadore, primarily found in Veneto, or Salvadori, which has significant centers in Tuscany and an alpine arc from Brescia to Treviso, Salvatori is distinctively common in central Italian regions. Other related names like Salvatorelli have more localized origins spanning Liguria’s Imperia, the Abruzzo coast, Molise, Rome, and Bari.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Rome

Salvatori Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Salvatori surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

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