Explore the Family Name Savitsky
The meaning of Savitsky
Jewish (from Belarus), Belorussian, and Ukrainian: habitational name for someone from a place called Savichi in Belarus, with the addition of the Slavic surname suffix -sky. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Mordecai, Yosef.
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How common is the last name Savitsky in the United States?
The Savitsky surname has seen a decrease in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked at 40,397 but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 45,105, showing an 11.65% decrease. Concurrently, the number of individuals bearing the Savitsky surname also declined from 510 in 2000 to 475 in 2010, marking a 6.86% drop. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 15.79% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #45,105 | -11.65% |
| Count | 510 | 475 | -6.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savitsky
Concerning ethnicity, the largest group of individuals with the Savitsky surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This demographic increased slightly from 97.25% in 2000 to 98.53% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races drastically decreased from 1.57% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Conversely, there were no recorded instances of Savitskys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 98.53% | 1.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |