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

Savick, 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 Savick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Savick in America

Savick is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Savick surname appeared 164 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 Savick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Savick 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 Savick

The surname Savick is believed to have originated in the region of Croatia during the 14th century. It is derived from the Slavic root word "sav" which means "all" or "whole", suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who was considered a complete or whole person.

The earliest recorded reference to the Savick surname can be found in a Croatian church record from the year 1375, where a man named Petar Savick was listed as a witness to a land dispute. This indicates that the name was already in use by that time in the region.

In the 16th century, variations of the name such as Savicke and Savicki began appearing in historical documents from the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. This area was known for its maritime trade and seafaring traditions, suggesting that some Savick families may have been involved in these activities.

One notable bearer of the Savick surname was Ivan Savick, a Croatian merchant and explorer who is believed to have been born in the late 15th century. He is reported to have traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region and may have been among the first Croatians to establish trade routes with the Ottoman Empire.

Another prominent figure with the Savick name was Marko Savick, a Croatian military leader who fought against the Ottoman Turks in the early 17th century. He is mentioned in several historical accounts for his bravery and leadership during the Cretan War.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Savick family migrated to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, where the name was sometimes spelled as Savitsch or Savitzky. One member of this branch, Jakov Savitsch, was a respected physician who served in the imperial court of Maria Theresa during the mid-1700s.

Another notable bearer of the Savick surname was Matija Savick, a Croatian writer and poet who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for his collection of folk tales and ballads, which helped to preserve the oral traditions of his homeland.

Over time, the Savick surname has spread beyond its Croatian origins, with families bearing this name found in various parts of Europe, North America, and other regions of the world. However, the name's rich history and etymological roots can be traced back to its humble beginnings in the Slavic lands of Croatia centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Savick

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

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

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