Explore the Family Name Savio
The meaning of Savio
Italian: from savio ‘wise, learned’, applied as a nickname or personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giacomo, Aldo, Angelo, Dino, Gaetano, Gino, Luigi, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Savio in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Savio saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,426th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 30,509th position, marking a modest growth of almost 3%. During this period, the number of people with the last name Savio also grew from 697 to 765, an increase of nearly 10%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people in the population remained steady at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,426 | #30,509 | 2.92% |
| Count | 697 | 765 | 9.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savio
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Savio between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those bearing the Savio name identified as White in both years (92.4% in 2000 and 86.93% in 2010), there was a notable decrease of almost 6% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 2.87% to 6.41%. The Hispanic representation also saw a significant rise, jumping from 2.44% to 4.97%. In contrast, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races dropped by half from 1.87% to 0.92%. Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native representation remained stagnant with no reported individuals within these groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 86.93% | -5.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.87% | 6.41% | 123.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 4.97% | 103.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 0.92% | -50.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |