Explore the Family Name Savoca
The meaning of Savoca
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Savoca in Messina, Sicily. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Vito, Annamaria, Antonio, Carmine, Giuseppe, Santo.
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How common is the last name Savoca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Savoca saw a minor decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,425th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 33,990th spot, marking a decrease of 1.69%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased slightly from 644 to 669, a growth of 3.88%. However, when adjusted for population, the proportion per 100,000 individuals fell by 4.17%, suggesting that while there are more Savocas overall, they make up a smaller proportion of the U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #33,990 | -1.69% |
| Count | 644 | 669 | 3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savoca
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Savoca identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This percentage, however, decreased from 98.14% in 2000 to 95.67% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Savoca surname saw the most significant increase during this period, rising from 1.40% to 3.14%. There was also a small emergence of individuals identifying as having two or more races in 2010, making up 1.05% of those with the Savoca surname, where no such figure existed in 2000. No one with the Savoca surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 95.67% | -2.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.14% | 124.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |