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

Savery, 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 Savery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Savery in America

Savery is the 28525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Savery surname appeared 836 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 Savery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Savery 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 Savery

The surname Savery is of Norman French origin, derived from the Old French word "sauvage" meaning "wild" or "savage." It likely originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the Middle Ages.

The name Savery first appeared in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066, when many Norman families settled in various parts of the country. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled "Selvage."

In the 12th century, the name was also recorded in various forms, such as "Savage" and "Savagie," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation at the time. These early spellings are believed to be derived from the Old French word "sauvage."

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Savery was Sir John Savery (c. 1180-1244), an English nobleman and landowner who held estates in Somerset and Wiltshire. Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Robert Savery (c. 1250-1317), a knight who served under King Edward I and fought in the Scottish Wars of Independence.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Savery was particularly prevalent in Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire, where it is believed to have originated from various place names containing the elements "sauvage" or "savage," such as Savage Green in Somerset.

In the 16th century, the name Savery gained prominence with the birth of the English mathematician and engineer Thomas Savery (1650-1715), best known for inventing one of the earliest steam engines. Another notable figure was the English painter and engraver William Savery (1593-1662), renowned for his landscape paintings and etchings.

Other historical figures bearing the surname Savery include Sir Henry Savery (1619-1672), an English judge and politician who served as Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, and Sir Charles Savery (1621-1687), an English Member of Parliament and landowner in Wiltshire.

While the name Savery has evolved over time, it has maintained its distinctiveness and connection to its Norman French roots, reflecting the rich tapestry of English history and the enduring influence of the Norman conquest on the country's culture and language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Savery

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

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

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