Explore the Family Name Savitt
The meaning of Savitt
1. Possibly English or Irish: variant of Savage. This surname is very rare in Britain. 2. Alternatively, perhaps an Americanized form of Jewish Savich or an American shortened and altered form of Jewish Savitski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Savitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Savitt has seen a mild decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 43,157th most popular in 2000 and fell to 44,109th in 2010, marking a 2.21% decline. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname increased from 472 in 2000 to 488 in 2010, an increase of 3.39%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #44,109 | -2.21% |
| Count | 472 | 488 | 3.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savitt
The ethnicity associated with the surname Savitt saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.40%), with a small percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic (both 1.06%). By 2010, the proportion identifying as White had slightly decreased to 94.67%, while the Hispanic identification increased significantly to 3.69%. During this period, there was also an emergence of individuals who identified as having two or more races, making up 1.02% of those with the surname Savitt in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.67% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 3.69% | 248.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |