Explore the Family Name Savvides
The meaning of Savvides
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Savvas (see Savas). The suffix -ides, meaning ‘son/descendant of’, is classical, and was revived in the 19th century, in particular by Greeks from Asia Minor and Eastern Thrace.
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How common is the last name Savvides in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Savvides has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 121,058 in popularity with a count of 132, translating to a proportion of 0.05 per 100k. By 2010, the rank dipped slightly to 122,314, even though the count increased to 141. This increase of 6.82 percent in the count didn't affect the overall proportion per 100k, which remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,058 | #122,314 | -1.04% |
| Count | 132 | 141 | 6.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savvides
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes. In 2000, the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Savvides was predominantly White at 89.39 percent, followed by Hispanic at 5.30 percent and those identifying with two or more races at 4.55 percent. By 2010, however, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, rising to 96.45 percent. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero, as did the percentage identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.39% | 96.45% | 7.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.55% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |