Explore the Family Name Savinon
The meaning of Savinon
Hispanic (Saviñón; Dominican Republic): probably of French origin, an altered form of Savignon, which is from a pet form of the personal name Savin or a habitational name from place called Savignon, in Ardèche.
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How common is the last name Savinon in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Savinon has seen a notable increase, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,463rd most common surname in the United States with 468 individuals bearing it. This figure represented 0.17 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had risen significantly to 34,539th, and the number of people with this last name increased to 655, or 0.22 per 100,000 people. This represents changes of 20.53% and 39.96%, respectively, indicating an upward trend in the use of the Savinon surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #34,539 | 20.53% |
| Count | 468 | 655 | 39.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.22 | 29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savinon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Savinon identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 87.82% of those with this surname identified as Hispanic, and this percentage increased to 92.67% by 2010. The next largest group identified as White, though this group saw a decline from 9.83% in 2000 to 5.04% in 2010. A small percentage of individuals identified as Black (1.71% in 2000 and 2.29% in 2010), while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.82% | 92.67% | 5.52% |
| White | 9.83% | 5.04% | -48.73% |
| Black | 1.71% | 2.29% | 33.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |