2000
#33,471
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 643
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.24
Very Rare Last name
Savini
A surname derived from the Italian word "savina" referring to a juniper tree.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 780 Americans carry the last name Savini. That puts it at #35,603 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 439,429 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Savini surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
780
1 in 439,429
Census rank
#35,603
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
680
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 680 bearers of the surname Savini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 35603rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Savini, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.5%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Savini
The surname Savini is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the 9th century in the northern regions of Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name "Sabinus," which was a variant of the Roman family name "Sabinus." The Sabini were an ancient Italic tribe that inhabited the region of Sabina, located east of Rome.
In the early medieval period, the name Savini emerged as a patronymic surname, indicating a person's lineage or ancestry. It was commonly adopted by individuals whose father or ancestor was named Sabino or a variation of that name. The earliest known record of the surname Savini dates back to the 12th century in the town of Pavia, located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy.
One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Savini can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Padovano," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Padua, dating back to the year 1174. This record mentions a nobleman named Guglielmo Savini, who held significant influence in the region.
During the Renaissance period, the name Savini gained prominence with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such figure was Andrea Savini (1516-1585), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and construction of various churches and palaces in Rome and other Italian cities.
Another prominent individual with the surname Savini was Vincenzo Savini (1595-1672), an Italian painter and engraver from the Baroque period. His works were highly regarded, and he was commissioned by prominent patrons, including Pope Urban VIII.
In the 18th century, Giuseppe Savini (1701-1783) was a celebrated Italian composer and violinist. He composed numerous operas and violin concertos and gained recognition for his innovative style and contributions to the development of the violin repertoire.
During the 19th century, the name Savini was associated with several influential figures in the fields of literature and academia. One notable example is Vincenzo Savini (1826-1908), an Italian writer and poet who was a prominent figure in the Romantic literary movement in Italy.
Another significant individual bearing the surname Savini was Gaetano Savini (1839-1915), an Italian philologist and linguist. He made substantial contributions to the study of Italian dialects and was widely respected for his scholarly works on the evolution of the Italian language.
While the surname Savini has its roots in northern Italy, it has since spread to various regions of the country and beyond, carried by individuals who migrated or established families in different parts of the world. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and legacy associated with this Italian surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Savini
Among Census respondents with the surname Savini, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.5%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Savini bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Savini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.1% · 572
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.5% · 58
- Two or more races4.0% · 27
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 19
- Black or African American0.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Savini
Savini appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#34,223
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 663
+20 bearers (+3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.22
Rank movement Down 752 places
2020
#35,603
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 680
+17 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Down 1,380 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #33,471 | 643 | 0.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #34,223 | 663 | 0.22 | +20 bearers (+3.1%) | Down 752 places |
| 2020 | #35,603 | 680 | 0.23 | +17 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 1,380 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Savini surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,223 | #35,603 | -4.0% |
| Count | 663 | 680 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.22 | 0.23 | 3.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Savini bearers went from 663 to 680 (+2.6% change). The surname moved down 1,380 positions in the national ranking, going from #34,223 to #35,603.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Savini
FAQ
Savini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Savini?
Name Census estimates that about 780 living Americans carry the surname Savini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 439,429 residents.
How common is Savini?
Savini ranks #35,603 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 680 people with the surname Savini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (780), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.23 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.23 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Savini.
Has Savini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Savini went from 663 recorded bearers to 680. That is an increase of 17 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #34,223 to #35,603.
What does the Census say about the background of Savini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Savini, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.5%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Savini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.1% (572 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Savini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (8.5%), Two or More Races (4.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Savini (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Savini mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "savina" referring to a juniper tree. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Savini (0.23 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Savini?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.