Explore the Family Name Savina
The meaning of Savina
1. Russian: feminine form (denoting ‘the daughter, or wife of’) of Savin. 2. Italian: from the female personal name Savina, a variant of Sabina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Savina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Savina witnessed a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934th and by 2010, it had fallen to 65,964th, marking a modest decline of 1.59%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Savina surname increased from 286 to 300, reflecting a growth of roughly 4.9%. However, when adjusted for population, its proportion per 100,000 people showed a small decrease of 9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #65,964 | -1.59% |
| Count | 286 | 300 | 4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savina
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Savina between 2000 and 2010. The majority were identified as White, at 94.06% in 2000 and 89% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 5.38%. The percentage of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity increased notably from 4.2% to 7.67%, showing a significant rise of 82.62%. Interestingly, there was also a new group that emerged in 2010: those who identify with two or more races, making up 1.67% of the total. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 89% | -5.38% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 7.67% | 82.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |