Explore the Family Name Savell
The meaning of Savell
English (southeastern): variant of Saville.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Savell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Savell saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,317 in terms of popularity and dropped to 15,673 by 2010, representing a change of -2.32%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,761 in 2000 to 1,862 in 2010, showing an increase of 5.74%. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.65 in 2000 to 0.63 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,317 | #15,673 | -2.32% |
| Count | 1,761 | 1,862 | 5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.63 | -3.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people with the Savell surname identifying as White decreased from 97.22% in 2000 to 94.47% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races increased notably from 0.57% to 1.45%, a 154.39% increase. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also increased significantly from 0.68% to 1.77%, a 160.29% change. The proportion of those identifying as Black saw a modest increase from 1.31% to 1.45%. No individuals with the Savell surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 94.47% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.77% | 160.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 1.45% | 154.39% |
| Black | 1.31% | 1.45% | 10.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |