SURNAMES IN ITALY

Surname Salvarani

Origin and meaning

E. De Felice and E. Rossoni agree that the surname was formed from the place name Salvarano, in the Reggio Emilia area.

Rossoni specifies that it is typically proper to the region of Emilia, especially of the Parma, Reggio Emilia and Modena areas, with presences also in those of Mantua and Piacenza. He adds that Salvarano is a district of the municipality of Quattro Castella, the probable place of origin of the founders of the line.

Geographic distribution: The North-East

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This entry brings together what 2 authors propose about the origin of the surname. In some cases they agree and reinforce a single hypothesis; in others, they contribute different views worth considering.

Sources

This entry of the Italian Surname Meanings dictionary is based on the following specialized onomastic sources:

  • De Felice, E. (1978). Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. Milano: Mondadori.
  • Rossoni, E. (2002). Origine e storia dei cognomi italiani. Retrieved from https://www.cognomiitaliani.org