Explore the Family Name Savant
The meaning of Savant
1. French and Italian (Piedmont): probably a variant of Salvant. 2. Indian (Maharashtra): from Sanskrit title sāmanta ‘feudatory prince’, a variant of sawant. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Shrikant, Narayan, Paras, Rakesh, Sapna, Smita.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Savant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Savant surname has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,274th most popular surname and increased to the 21,842nd spot in 2010, marking a 1.94% change. The count or number of individuals with the surname also grew from 1080 in 2000 to 1190 in 2010, indicating a 10.19% rise. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,274 | #21,842 | 1.94% |
| Count | 1,080 | 1,190 | 10.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savant
The ethnicity breakdown for the Savant surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Savant population saw a significant increase of 75.23%, rising from 5.37% in 2000 to 9.41% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races slightly increased by 9.19%. The percentage of those identifying as white decreased by 3.46%, while Hispanic representation rose by 82.61%. There was a decrease in the percentage of those identifying as black (-29.16%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (-35.38%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.04% | 84.03% | -3.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.37% | 9.41% | 75.23% |
| Black | 4.63% | 3.28% | -29.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.02% | 9.19% |
| Hispanic | 0.46% | 0.84% | 82.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.42% | -35.38% |