Find out how popular the last name Savant is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Savant.

Savant, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Savant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Savant in America

Savant is the 21842nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Savant surname appeared 1,190 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Savant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Savant to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Savant

The surname Savant originated in France and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "savant," meaning "learned" or "wise." The name was likely given to individuals who were scholars, teachers, or possessed a great deal of knowledge.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Savant can be found in the Navarre region of France, where a family by that name held a significant landholding. In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Savant (1320-1382) was a renowned theologian and philosopher at the University of Paris.

During the medieval period, the Savant surname spread throughout various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley. Some variations in spelling existed, such as "Savante" and "Savantier," reflecting local dialects and pronunciations.

In the 16th century, a prominent French jurist and legal scholar named Jacques Savant (1540-1612) authored several influential works on civil law. His writings were widely studied and cited by legal scholars of the time.

The Savant surname also gained recognition in the realm of literature. In the 17th century, a French poet and dramatist, Pierre Savant (1625-1689), gained acclaim for his verse plays and satirical works, which were popular among the Parisian elite.

As the name spread across Europe, it found its way to Italy, where a notable figure named Antonio Savant (1675-1742) was a renowned architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several prominent buildings and structures in Venice and the surrounding regions.

In the 19th century, a French mathematician and astronomer, Marie-Sophie Savant (1815-1892), made significant contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and the study of comets. Her work was instrumental in advancing our understanding of the solar system.

Throughout its history, the surname Savant has been associated with intellectual pursuits, scholarship, and the pursuit of knowledge. While not an exhaustive list, these individuals exemplify the legacy of the name and its connection to the world of learning and wisdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Savant

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Savant.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Savant was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Savant has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Savant was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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