Savior last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Savior

A surname derived from the French word "sauveur," meaning one who rescues or delivers.

Savior, 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 Savior surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Savior in America

Savior is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Savior surname appeared 215 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 Savior.

We can also compare 2010 data for Savior 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 86645 96918 -11.19%
Count 215 174 21.08%
Proportion per 100k 0.07 0.06 15.38%

The history of the last name Savior

The surname "SAVIOR" is a relatively modern surname, originating in the 19th century. It is believed to have been derived from the English word "savior," which means "one who saves or rescues." The name likely originated in England or parts of the United States settled by English immigrants.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "SAVIOR" can be found in the 1841 census records for the county of Derbyshire, England, where a family with the last name Savior is listed as residing in the town of Chesterfield. It is possible that this family adopted the surname as a nod to their religious beliefs or as a symbolic representation of their occupation or role in the community.

Another early documented instance of the surname "SAVIOR" can be traced back to the 1860s in the United States. In 1864, a man named William Savior was recorded as serving in the Union Army during the American Civil War. His enlistment records provide valuable insight into the early usage of this surname in the United States.

One notable individual with the surname "SAVIOR" was John Savior, a British theologian and author who lived from 1815 to 1892. He wrote several influential works on Christian doctrine and theology, including "The Savior's Doctrine of Redemption" and "The Savior's Teachings on the Atonement."

In the late 19th century, a woman named Emily Savior (1870-1948) gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the United States. She founded one of the first all-female colleges in the country and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women.

Another prominent figure with the surname "SAVIOR" was Sir Thomas Savior (1901-1985), a British diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador to several European countries during the mid-20th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties and fostering international cooperation in the aftermath of World War II.

While the surname "SAVIOR" is not as common as some other surnames, it has a rich history and has been associated with notable individuals throughout the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the 19th century, and it continues to be used today, carrying with it a symbolic meaning of salvation and deliverance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Savior

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

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 Savior was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 11.16% 24
Non-Hispanic Black Only 66.51% 143
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 8.84% 19
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races (S)% (S)
Hispanic Origin 6.51% 14

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 Savior has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 11.16% 13.22% -16.90%
Black 66.51% 66.09% 0.63%
Asian and Pacific Islander (S)% (S)% (S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 8.84% 10.92% -21.05%
Two or More Races (S)% 6.32% (S)%
Hispanic 6.51% (S)% (S)%

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

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