Explore the Family Name Savasta
The meaning of Savasta
Italian (southern): from the medieval Greek personal name Sebastē, used as a truncation of the Christian saint’s name Sebastianē, a feminine form of Sebastian. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Graziella, Salvatore, Umberto, Vito.
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How common is the last name Savasta in the United States?
Based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Savasta has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 56,826 in popularity and was held by approximately 336 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 60,960 with only around 330 people bearing the name. This represents a drop of 7.27% in rank and a decrease of 1.79% in the count. The proportion per 100,000 also dipped by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #60,960 | -7.27% |
| Count | 336 | 330 | -1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savasta
Ethnic identity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Savasta surname identify as white. In 2000, about 97.02% of Savastas identified as white, increasing slightly to 97.88% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Savastas identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or as having two or more races. The percentage of Savastas identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.49% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 97.88% | 0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |