Explore the Family Name Savedra
The meaning of Savedra
Hispanic: altered form of Galician Saavedra. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Ramon, Raul, Ricardo, Teofilo, Alberto, Ambrocio, Angel, Aurelio, Basilisa, Carlos, Del Carmen.
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How common is the last name Savedra in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Savedra has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Savedra was ranked 22,443 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 21,553, a change of approximately 3.97%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant increase, growing from 1,070 in 2000 to 1,211 in 2010, marking a percentage increase of 13.18%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Savedra per 100k rose by about 2.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,443 | #21,553 | 3.97% |
| Count | 1,070 | 1,211 | 13.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.41 | 2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savedra
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Savedra surname identify as Hispanic — 87.1% in 2000 and 86.62% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.55%. People identifying as White held steady at about 8.67%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to 2.89% in 2010 from 3.46% in 2000. Interestingly, in 2010, there were also some people who identified with two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. No Savedras identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years considered.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.1% | 86.62% | -0.55% |
| White | 8.69% | 8.67% | -0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.46% | 2.89% | -16.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |