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

Save, 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 Save surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Save in America

Save is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Save surname appeared 194 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 Save.

We can also compare 2010 data for Save 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 Save

The surname SAVE is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "sauve," which means "safe" or "intact." The name likely referred to someone who lived in a safe or secure location, or perhaps someone who was a protector or guardian.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SAVE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were a census of landowners in England. The rolls mention a person named William le Sauve, who resided in Norfolk at the time. This spelling variation, "le Sauve," highlights the French influence on the name's origin.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various manuscripts and records with different spellings, such as "Saf," "Saaf," and "Sauf." These variations reflect the fluidity of spelling during that period, as well as the potential influence of other languages like Old English and Middle English.

During the 15th century, the surname SAVE gained prominence in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire and Somerset. One notable bearer of the name was John Save, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Bristol in the late 1400s.

The 16th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals with the surname SAVE. One such person was Sir John Save (1512-1573), a Member of Parliament and prominent landowner in Gloucestershire. Another was William Save (1540-1610), a clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

In the 17th century, the surname SAVE continued to be found in various parts of England. One prominent figure was Sir Samuel Save (1625-1693), a wealthy merchant and Member of Parliament who represented the city of Bristol. He was also involved in the slave trade and owned plantations in the West Indies.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Mary Save (1670-1743), a writer and poet from Gloucestershire. She published several volumes of poetry and was known for her religious and moral themes.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname SAVE remained prevalent in various regions of England, with many individuals bearing the name working in various professions, such as agriculture, trade, and the clergy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Save

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

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

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