Explore the Family Name Savannah
The meaning of Savannah
Origin undetermined. This surname is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Savannah in the United States?
The surname Savannah has seen a rise in popularity based on data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,378th most popular surname, and by 2010, it moved up to the 35,671st spot, marking a change of 9.41%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 526 in 2000 to 630 in 2010, representing a growth rate of nearly 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #35,671 | 9.41% |
| Count | 526 | 630 | 19.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savannah
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnicity distribution for the surname Savannah also saw changes between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage of Savannahs identified as Black, with percentages of 68.06% and 59.21% in 2000 and 2010 respectively, marking a decrease of 13%. Among the Savannahs, there was an increase in those identifying as White, from 25.29% in 2000 to 33.02% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also grew significantly, rising from 3.04% to 4.92%. Persons identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 2.28% to 2.22%, whereas there were no Savannahs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.06% | 59.21% | -13% |
| White | 25.29% | 33.02% | 30.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 4.92% | 61.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 2.22% | -2.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |