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

Savat, 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 Savat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Savat in America

Savat is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Savat surname appeared 115 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 Savat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Savat 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 Savat

The surname SAVAT is believed to have originated in the Auvergne region of central France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "savate," meaning an old shoe or slipper, possibly referring to an occupation or a nickname given to someone who made or wore such footwear.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SAVAT can be found in the tax records of the village of Yzeure, near Moulins, from the late 13th century. These records mention a certain "Jehan Savat," likely a shoemaker or cobbler.

In the 14th century, the SAVAT name appeared in various documents across the Auvergne region, including the parish records of Clermont-Ferrand. A notable figure from this time was Pierre Savat (c. 1320-1389), a wealthy merchant and landowner in the town of Riom.

By the 15th century, the SAVAT name had spread to other parts of France, particularly the neighboring regions of Limousin and Burgundy. One of the earliest known bearers of the name outside of Auvergne was Jean Savat (c. 1450-1518), a scribe and calligrapher from the city of Dijon.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several members of the SAVAT family gained prominence in various fields. For instance, Jacques Savat (1570-1642) was a renowned lawyer and judge in the Parlement of Paris, while his contemporary, Pierre Savat (1588-1651), was a respected theologian and author of several religious texts.

In the 18th century, the SAVAT name was found in various parts of Europe, including Germany, where a branch of the family settled in the region of Saarland. One notable figure from this time was Johann Savat (1732-1801), a pioneer in the field of metallurgy and the inventor of a new process for smelting iron ore.

Throughout its history, the SAVAT surname has been associated with various occupations, from shoemakers and cobblers to merchants, lawyers, and scholars. While the name may have evolved from humble beginnings, it has been borne by many notable individuals who have left their mark on various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Savat

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

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

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