Explore the Family Name Salvia
The meaning of Salvia
1. Italian (southern): habitational name from Savoia de Lucania in Potenza, earlier called Salvia. 2. Italian (southern); Catalan (Sàlvia): from salvia ‘sage’, presumably a metonymic occupational name for a herbalist or a grower or seller of herbs, or possibly a topographic name. 3. Catalan (Salvià): from the Latin personal name Salvius or Salvianus. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmela, Gaspare, Onofrio, Pietro, Rocco, Vito.
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How common is the last name Salvia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Salvia saw minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Salvia was ranked 32,488 in terms of prevalence and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to a rank of 33,695, indicating a decrease of 3.72%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname rose slightly by 1.35%, from 667 to 676 over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8% from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #33,695 | -3.72% |
| Count | 667 | 676 | 1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salvia
Turning towards ethnic identity trends for the Salvia surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were significant shifts observed from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, increasing by 82.86% from 1.05% to 1.92%. Those identifying with two or more races experienced a small decline of 9.44%, falling from 1.80% to 1.63%. The largest demographic, those who identify as White, saw a drop of 6.19%, falling from 91.30% to 85.65%. The representation of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity nearly doubled, rising by 94.59% from 5.55% to 10.80%. No change was reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0.00% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.3% | 85.65% | -6.19% |
| Hispanic | 5.55% | 10.8% | 94.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 1.92% | 82.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.63% | -9.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |