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

Savasta, 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 Savasta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Savasta in America

Savasta is the 60960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Savasta surname appeared 330 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 Savasta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Savasta 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 Savasta

The surname Savasta has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "savasto," which means "uncultivated land" or "wasteland."

In its earliest form, the surname was spelled as "Savasto," which later evolved into various spellings such as "Savasta" and "Savastano." These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations. The name's association with uncultivated land suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been farmers or landowners who possessed or worked on such lands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Savasta can be found in the historic records of the Kingdom of Naples, which encompassed parts of modern-day southern Italy. In the 16th century, a nobleman named Girolamo Savasta is mentioned as a landowner in the province of Salerno, Campania.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Giovanni Battista Savasta, a Sicilian painter who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works are still preserved in various churches and monasteries across Sicily, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this name.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Savasta, a scholar and theologian from Calabria, gained recognition for his contributions to Catholic theology and philosophy. He authored several treatises and was highly regarded in academic circles of his time.

Moving into the 19th century, Vincenzo Savasta, born in 1826 in Palermo, Sicily, was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy during the post-unification period.

Another notable figure was Domenico Savasta, a Neapolitan architect born in 1871, who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Naples, including the Palazzo delle Poste and the Chiesa del Sacro Cuore di Gesù.

While these are just a few examples, the Savasta surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout Italian history, from landowners and artists to scholars, politicians, and architects, contributing to the cultural and intellectual fabric of the nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Savasta

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

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

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