Explore the Family Name Savala
The meaning of Savala
Hispanic: Castilianized form of Basque Zabala. Compare Zavala. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Pedro, Juan, Manuel, Alberto, Enrique, Gregorio, Jesus, Mariano, Ramon, Salvador, Santos.
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How common is the last name Savala in the United States?
The surname Savala has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the Savala surname ranked 10,811 in terms of popularity and moved up to 10,577 by 2010, marking an improvement of 2.16%. This trend was also reflected in the count of people with the Savala surname, which grew from 2,706 in 2000 to 3,031 in 2010, a 12.01% increase. The proportion of individuals with the Savala last name per 100,000 people saw a small growth from 1.0 to 1.03 during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,811 | #10,577 | 2.16% |
| Count | 2,706 | 3,031 | 12.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1 | 1.03 | 3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savala
As for the ethnic identities associated with the Savala surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Savalas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native increased by 40.00% and 45.76%, respectively. The number of Savalas identifying as White also rose slightly by 5.07%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black or as part of two or more races saw decreases of 4.64% and 27.05% respectively. The majority of Savalas identified as Hispanic, although there was a slight decrease of 1.30% in this group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.45% | 78.42% | -1.3% |
| White | 13.41% | 14.09% | 5.07% |
| Black | 3.88% | 3.7% | -4.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.18% | 1.72% | 45.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 1.19% | 40% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0.89% | -27.05% |