Explore the Family Name Sawvell
The meaning of Sawvell
Americanized form of German Sabel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sawvell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sawvell experienced a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,569 in popularity across the United States and then increased by 5.36% to rank 64,891 in 2010. The number of individuals carrying the Sawvell surname also grew during this period from 268 to 306, indicating an increase of 14.18%. However, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #64,891 | 5.36% |
| Count | 268 | 306 | 14.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sawvell
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Sawvell surname. In 2000, 98.51% of people with the last name Sawvell identified as white, however, this reduced slightly by 2.13% to 96.41% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 96.41% | -2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |