SALVATORI
Salvatori
Origin and Meaning: Salvatori is an Italian surname of patronymic origin, derived from the personal name Salvatore, meaning "saviour" or "deliverer". It is believed to have originated in Italy and later became a surname among Italian families.
Distribution and History: The surname Salvatori is not widely spread throughout the United Kingdom, with only a small number of individuals carrying this surname. It is more commonly found in Italy and among the Italian diaspora in other countries.
Notable Individuals:
- Giancarlo Salvatori (1929-2012): An Italian football player and manager who had a successful career in Serie A.
- Marta Salvatori (b. 1955): An Italian artist known for her contemporary sculptures and installations.
Variants: Variants of the surname Salvatori may include Salvetore, Salvatory, or Salvadore, depending on regional dialects or historical variations.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Croom, E. M. (2014). Surname Origins: A Dictionary of Surnames. Routledge.
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There are approximately 66 people named Salvatori in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Salvatori.
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