Explore the Family Name Salvador
The meaning of Salvador
1. Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, and northeastern Italian: from the personal name Salvador, meaning ‘Savior’ (from Latin Salvator, a derivative of salvare ‘to save’), bestowed in honor of Christ. 2. Spanish, Asturian-Leonese, and Galician: habitational name from any of the places called Salvador, in Valladolid, Lugo, and Asturias. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Juan, Francisco, Jorge, Mario, Armando, Fernando, Julio, Ricardo, Alberto, Alfredo. Portuguese Joao, Vasco. Italian Antonio, Sal, Angelo, Carlo, Luciano, Fausto, Federico, Leonardo, Romeo, Amedeo, Carmela, Carmelo.
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How common is the last name Salvador in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Salvador has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname jumped from 3694 in 2000 to 2772 in 2010, a change of around 25 percent. The actual count of people with this surname also increased considerably from 8827 to 13021, representing a growth rate of 47.51 percent. In terms of proportion per 100k, it rose by approximately 35 percent, moving from 3.27 to 4.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,694 | #2,772 | 24.96% |
| Count | 8,827 | 13,021 | 47.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.27 | 4.41 | 34.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salvador
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the largest group of individuals with the surname Salvador identify as Hispanic, increasing from 49.30 percent in 2000 to 58.07 percent in 2010. This is followed by those identifying as White, which decreased from 18.98 percent to 13.97 percent over the same period. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell slightly from 26.49 percent to 23.02 percent. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw minor decreases in the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.3% | 58.07% | 17.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 26.49% | 23.02% | -13.1% |
| White | 18.98% | 13.97% | -26.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 2.63% | -2.95% |
| Black | 1.37% | 1.27% | -7.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.16% | 1.04% | -10.34% |
Salvador ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Salvador is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 26.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Filipino & Austronesian (21.6%) and British & Irish (12.8%). Additional ancestries include Indigenous American, French & German, Eastern European, Italian, and Japanese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 26.0% |
| Filipino & Austronesian | 21.6% |
| British & Irish | 12.8% |
| Other | 39.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Salvador
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Salvador have recent ancestry locations in the Philippines and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Central Luzon, Philippines | 27.10% |
| Metro Manila, Philippines | 27.10% |
| Ilocos Region, Philippines | 27.10% |
| Calabarzon, Philippines | 27.10% |
| Western Visayas, Philippines | 26.50% |
What Salvador haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Salvador is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include O-B384 and I-M170, which are predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Francisco, De La Cruz, Alvarez, Faria, Cabrera, Miguel, Concepcion, Fajardo, Heredia, Nicolas.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Salvador surname are: A2, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Salvador have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Salvador" Surname 30.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Salvador" Surname 35.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Salvador" Surname 27.1%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Salvador" Surname 15.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Salvador?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Salvador are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition