Explore the Family Name Savitz
The meaning of Savitz
1. Americanized form of Jewish Savich. 2. Variant of Zavitz 1, a surname of German origin. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Reuven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Savitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Savitz has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,487 in popularity, slipping to 35,812 in 2010, reflecting a -0.92% change. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100k also decreased by -4.55%. However, the actual count of people carrying the Savitz surname increased from 600 in 2000 to 627 in 2010—an uptick of 4.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,487 | #35,812 | -0.92% |
| Count | 600 | 627 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savitz
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Savitz between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White represented a significant majority, though slightly decreasing from 96.17% in 2000 to 94.10% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals rose by 71.86%, albeit from a small base—1.67% to 2.87%. People of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity were not counted in 2000 but made up 0.96% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 1.33% to 1.75%. The proportions for both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 94.1% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.87% | 71.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.75% | 31.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |