Savarino last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Savarino

An Italian surname derived from the town of Savari in Sicily.

Savarino, 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 Savarino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Savarino in America

Savarino is the 43151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Savarino surname appeared 501 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 Savarino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Savarino 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank431513870610.86%
Count501537-6.94%
Proportion per 100k0.170.20-16.22%

The history of the last name Savarino

The surname Savarino has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "savaro," which means "cypress tree."

One of the earliest recorded references to the Savarino surname can be found in the Catalonian Atlas, a collection of portolan charts and maps created in the late 14th century. This suggests that the name was already well-established by that time.

In the 16th century, the Savarino family played a significant role in the establishment of the Lombard banking system in Naples. Giovanni Savarino, a prominent banker born in 1521, was instrumental in the development of this financial institution.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the Savarino surname. One such figure was Antonio Savarino, a renowned painter and sculptor from Palermo, Sicily, who lived from 1567 to 1633. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the Savarino family was closely associated with the town of Reggio Calabria, located in southern Italy. The town's historic center, known as the "Savarino Quarter," was named after this influential family.

Another noteworthy individual was Giuseppe Savarino, born in 1786 in Palermo. He was a prominent lawyer and judge who played a crucial role in the Sicilian revolution of 1848, advocating for the island's independence from the Kingdom of Naples.

Moving into the 19th century, Francesco Savarino, born in 1832 in Messina, Sicily, was a celebrated poet and playwright. His works, which were often inspired by the beauty and culture of his native land, were widely acclaimed throughout Italy.

In the early 20th century, Vincenzo Savarino, born in 1885 in Catania, Sicily, made significant contributions to the field of archeology. He led several excavations in the region, uncovering valuable artifacts and shedding light on the island's rich history.

Throughout its long and distinguished history, the Savarino surname has been associated with various professions, including banking, arts, law, and academia. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, its legacy has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual fabric of the nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Savarino

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

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 Savarino was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only92.61%464
Non-Hispanic Black Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races1.20%6
Hispanic Origin5.19%26

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 Savarino has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White92.61%93.30%-0.74%
Black(S)%(S)%(S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%(S)%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0.00%0.00%
Two or More Races1.20%2.05%-52.31%
Hispanic5.19%3.91%28.13%

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 Savarino was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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