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

Savo, 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 Savo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Savo in America

Savo is the 39117th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Savo surname appeared 563 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 Savo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Savo 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 Savo

The surname SAVO originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Liguria, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "salvus," meaning "safe" or "healthy," which evolved into the Italian word "salvo." This name may have been given to someone who lived near a safe or secure place, or perhaps to a person who had survived a dangerous situation or illness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAVO surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1268, where a certain Guglielmo SAVO is mentioned as a merchant. In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records from the nearby towns of Savona and Albenga.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing this surname was Francesco SAVO, a renowned painter from Genoa, who lived between 1492 and 1564. His works can still be admired in several churches and museums in the region.

In the 17th century, a branch of the SAVO family migrated to the island of Sardinia, where they established themselves as landowners and farmers. One of their descendants, Giovanni Battista SAVO (1654-1723), was a respected scholar and author of several treatises on agriculture and viticulture.

Another significant person with this surname was the Italian novelist and playwright Raffaele SAVO (1832-1905), who gained recognition for his literary works depicting the struggles and traditions of the Neapolitan people.

In the late 19th century, the SAVO surname made its way across the Atlantic Ocean, as many Italian immigrants sought new opportunities in the Americas. One such immigrant was Vincenzo SAVO (1875-1958), who settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and became a successful businessman in the textile industry.

Throughout its history, the SAVO surname has been associated with various place names and geographical locations, such as the town of Savona in Liguria, the Italian word "savo" meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable," and the Spanish word "savo" meaning "sap" or "juice," possibly referring to agricultural or viticultural activities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Savo

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

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

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