Salvador Samples

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Salvador Samples — Spanish
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Salvador Samples is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Salvador is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. Salvador (meaning "saviour" in Catalan, Galician, Spanish, and Portuguese) is normally an indirect way of naming a Messiah. People with the given name Salvador Agron (1943–1986), a.k.a. "The Capeman", Puerto Rican gang member, murderer and later youth counsellor Salvador Allende (1908−1973), deposed president of Chile Salvador Aulestia (1915–1994), Spanish artist and writer Salvador Bacarisse (1898−1963), Spanish composer Salva Ballesta (born 1975), Spanish footballer Salvador Biondi (1926–2016), Argentine football player and manager Salvador Brau y Asencio (1842–1912), Puerto Rican journalist. The surname Samples: Samples is a surname. People with the surname include: Ed Samples (1921–1991), pioneering American stock car driver Jim Samples (born 1963), American businessman and media executive John Samples (born c. 1950s), American political theorist and author Junior Samples (1926–1983), American comedian Keith Samples (born 1955/56), American filmmaker Mike Samples (born 1950), professional Canadian football player Pete Samples (fl. 2000s–2010s), name of Canadian musician Brent Freedman Sample (surname) Salvador is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 74K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Salvador reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Salvador

Spanish

Salvador (meaning "saviour" in Catalan, Galician, Spanish, and Portuguese) is normally an indirect way of naming a Messiah. People with the given name Salvador Agron (1943–1986), a.k.a. "The Capeman", Puerto Rican gang member, murderer and later youth counsellor Salvador Allende (1908−1973), deposed president of Chile Salvador Aulestia (1915–1994), Spanish artist and writer Salvador Bacarisse (1898−1963), Spanish composer Salva Ballesta (born 1975), Spanish footballer Salvador Biondi (1926–2016), Argentine football player and manager Salvador Brau y Asencio (1842–1912), Puerto Rican journalist.

Surname: Samples

English

Samples is a surname. People with the surname include: Ed Samples (1921–1991), pioneering American stock car driver Jim Samples (born 1963), American businessman and media executive John Samples (born c. 1950s), American political theorist and author Junior Samples (1926–1983), American comedian Keith Samples (born 1955/56), American filmmaker Mike Samples (born 1950), professional Canadian football player Pete Samples (fl. 2000s–2010s), name of Canadian musician Brent Freedman Sample (surname)

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Salvador is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Salvador by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Salvador Samples

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Salvador Samples:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Salvador?
The first name Salvador originates from Spanish. Salvador (meaning "saviour" in Catalan, Galician, Spanish, and Portuguese) is normally an indirect way of naming a Messiah. People with the given name Salvador Agron (1943–1986), a.k.a. "The Capeman", Puerto Rican gang member, murderer and later youth counsellor Salvador Allende (1908−1973), deposed president of Chile Salvador Aulestia (1915–1994), Spanish artist and writer Salvador Bacarisse (1898−1963), Spanish composer Salva Ballesta (born 1975), Spanish footballer Salvador Biondi (1926–2016), Argentine football player and manager Salvador Brau y Asencio (1842–1912), Puerto Rican journalist.
When was Salvador most popular?
The name Salvador reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Samples?
The surname Samples originates from English. Samples is a surname. People with the surname include: Ed Samples (1921–1991), pioneering American stock car driver Jim Samples (born 1963), American businessman and media executive John Samples (born c. 1950s), American political theorist and author Junior Samples (1926–1983), American comedian Keith Samples (born 1955/56), American filmmaker Mike Samples (born 1950), professional Canadian football player Pete Samples (fl. 2000s–2010s), name of Canadian musician Brent Freedman Sample (surname)
What are the origins of the name Salvador Samples?
The name Salvador Samples combines two different traditions: the first name Salvador has Spanish roots, while the surname Samples originates from English.
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