Explore the Family Name Salvadore
The meaning of Salvadore
Italian: northern variant of Salvatore. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Amleto, Guido, Angelo, Romeo, Vincenzo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salvadore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Salvadore has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 41060 to 64388, which is a 56.81% decrease. The actual count also decreased by 38.32%, going from 501 in 2000 down to 309 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the Salvadore surname per 100k people also saw a decrease of 47.37%, dropping from 0.19 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #64,388 | -56.81% |
| Count | 501 | 309 | -38.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.1 | -47.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salvadore
Concerning ethnicity, there have been noticeable shifts in the distribution of the Salvadore surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The most prominent percentage of this surname was linked to those who identify as White, although it decreased by 8.47% from 86.63% in 2000 to 79.29% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic group, moving up by 74.44% from 7.98% to 13.92%. Also noteworthy is the rise in Asian/Pacific Islander representation, which went from 1.60% to 3.56%, a 122.50% increase. The category of Two or more races fell to 0 from 2.4%, while Black representation emerged at 2.27% when it had previously been 0. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.63% | 79.29% | -8.47% |
| Hispanic | 7.98% | 13.92% | 74.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 3.56% | 122.5% |
| Black | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |