Explore the Family Name Savin
The meaning of Savin
1. Russian: patronymic from the male personal name Sava, from Late Greek Sabbas (see Savas). 2. English and French: from the Middle English and Old French personal name Savin, a variant of Sabin. The two variants were interchangeable. 3. Irish: variant of Sabin. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Andrei, Anatoliy, Boris, Lev, Mikhail, Sergei, Sergey.
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How common is the last name Savin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Savin held a rank of 24,023 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 24,961 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.9 percent. The count of individuals with this surname modestly increased from 980 to 996 during the same period, indicating a growth of 1.63 percent. However, the proportion of people named Savin per 100,000 decreased by 5.56 percent from 0.36 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,023 | #24,961 | -3.9% |
| Count | 980 | 996 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savin
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Savin identified as white in both census years, albeit with a slight reduction from 89.59 percent in 2000 to 87.65 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, from 5.71 percent to 8.33 percent over the decade. Meanwhile, those who identified as Black remained relatively stable at around 2.2 percent. A small percentage (1.20 percent in 2010) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, while those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.43 percent to 0.60 percent. There were no individuals with the Savin surname who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.59% | 87.65% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 5.71% | 8.33% | 45.88% |
| Black | 2.24% | 2.21% | -1.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0.6% | -58.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |