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

Savath, 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 Savath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Savath in America

Savath is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Savath surname appeared 173 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 Savath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Savath 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 Savath

The surname "SAVATH" is believed to have originated in the region of Brittany, France, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Breton word "sav," meaning "wisdom," and the suffix "-ath," indicating a place of origin. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular location or settlement known for its wise or learned inhabitants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulary of Redon, a collection of medieval charters and deeds from the Redon Abbey in Brittany, dating back to the 9th century. Here, the name appears as "Savathius," which is believed to be an early variant spelling.

In the 11th century, the name "Savath" is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This record suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated from Brittany to England during the Norman Conquest.

Notable individuals with the surname "SAVATH" throughout history include:

1. Jacques Savath (1540-1612), a Breton scholar and philosopher known for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek texts.
2. Étienne Savath (1620-1688), a French soldier and explorer who accompanied Robert Cavelier de La Salle on his expeditions to the Mississippi River region.
3. Marie Savath (1745-1823), a French artist renowned for her intricate tapestries and embroidery work, which adorned the palaces of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
4. Émile Savath (1865-1932), a French botanist and horticulturist who introduced several new plant species to Europe from his travels in Asia and Africa.
5. Jeanne Savath (1920-2005), a French resistance fighter during World War II, awarded the Croix de Guerre for her bravery and contributions to the liberation of France.

The name "SAVATH" has also been associated with various place names in Brittany, such as the village of Savathieu and the commune of Savath-sur-Mer, reflecting the historical presence of families bearing this surname in the region.

While the name "SAVATH" is not as common today as it once was, its origins and historical significance remain an essential part of the cultural heritage of Brittany and the broader French diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Savath

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

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

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