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

Savoury, 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 Savoury surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Savoury in America

Savoury is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Savoury surname appeared 100 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 Savoury.

The history of the last name Savoury

The surname "Savoury" originated in England during the late 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "savouret", which means "well-seasoned" or "tasty". The name likely referred to someone who worked as a cook or a chef, preparing savory dishes for wealthy households or religious establishments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Savoury" can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a John Savoury was christened in 1592. Another early reference is the marriage of Thomas Savoury and Elizabeth Bowyer in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1619, the same town where William Shakespeare was born and raised.

The Savoury family can trace their roots back to the village of Savoury in Wiltshire, which was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Savria". This place name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "sæfern" and "ieg", meaning "savory island" or "savory meadow".

One notable bearer of the Savoury surname was Sir John Savoury (1610-1675), a wealthy merchant and landowner from London. He served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted by King Charles II in 1662. Another prominent figure was Sir Richard Savoury (1735-1811), a British naval officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

In the 18th century, the Savoury family established themselves in the West Country of England, particularly in the counties of Somerset and Dorset. John Savoury (1743-1822), a farmer from Yeovil, Somerset, is recorded as having 12 children, many of whom went on to carry the name to other parts of England and beyond.

Other notable individuals with the Savoury surname include:

1. William Savoury (1777-1844), an English engraver and artist known for his illustrations of architectural subjects.
2. Elizabeth Savoury (1818-1899), a British educator and founder of the Savoury Girls' School in Taunton, Somerset.
3. Thomas Savoury (1845-1916), a Canadian businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of Winnipeg from 1891 to 1892.
4. George Savoury (1868-1941), an Australian cricketer who played for the New South Wales and South Australian teams in the late 19th century.
5. Edith Savoury (1893-1972), a British actress and singer who appeared in several West End productions in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Savoury

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

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 Savoury 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.

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

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