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

Savinelli, 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 Savinelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Savinelli in America

Savinelli is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Savinelli surname appeared 147 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 Savinelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Savinelli 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 Savinelli

The surname Savinelli originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "savina," which means "savine," a plant in the cypress family. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with savine plants.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Savinelli can be found in historical documents from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Savinelli, who lived in the city of Perugia, Umbria, during the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Savinelli name appeared in various records and manuscripts from the city of Florence, Tuscany. One notable figure was Pier Savinelli, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived between 1420 and 1498.

As the surname spread throughout Italy, it evolved into different spellings and variations, such as Savinelli, Savinelli, and Savinielli. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciation variations.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Savinelli surname. One of the most prominent was Giulio Savinelli (1595-1668), an Italian painter and architect who worked in the Baroque style. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Another notable Savinelli was Francesco Savinelli (1817-1891), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the late 19th century. He was known for his advocacy of civil rights and legal reforms.

In the field of literature, Adriana Savinelli (1901-1978) was an Italian writer and poet who gained recognition for her lyrical works and contributions to the avant-garde movement in Italian literature.

The Savinelli surname also gained recognition in the world of tobacco pipe manufacturing. In 1876, Achille Savinelli founded the Savinelli pipe company in Milan, which has become one of the most renowned and respected pipe makers in the world.

Throughout the centuries, the Savinelli surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, writers, and entrepreneurs, leaving an indelible mark on Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Savinelli

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

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

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