2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Savusa
A surname of Albanian origin meaning "born in the evening".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Savusa. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Savusa 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Savusa in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Savusa, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 76.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.0%) and Two or More Races (8.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Savusa
The surname SAVUSA originates from the Sami people of Northern Scandinavia, specifically the regions of Lapland spanning across Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Kola Peninsula of Russia. It's believed to have derived from the ancient Sami word "savvus" which roughly translates to "reindeer herder" or "nomad", reflecting the traditional way of life for many Sami communities.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the SAVUSA name can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical narratives from the 13th century. It's referenced in the Saga of Erik the Red, which details the Norse explorations of Greenland and parts of North America. A Sami guide named Savusa is mentioned as accompanying the expedition, suggesting the name's prominence among the indigenous Sami people at the time.
In the 16th century, a man named Olaus Savusa was documented as a respected elder and spiritual leader within the Sami community in Finnmark, Norway. He played a crucial role in preserving and passing down traditional Sami beliefs and practices to subsequent generations.
During the 17th century, a notable figure named Maren Savusa gained recognition for her expertise in traditional Sami handicrafts, particularly intricate weaving and embroidery techniques. Her works were highly sought after and can still be found in museums across Scandinavia.
In the late 19th century, a renowned Sami author and activist named Johan Savusa (1865-1932) emerged as a prominent voice for the Sami people's rights and cultural preservation. His writings and advocacy efforts were instrumental in raising awareness about the struggles and challenges faced by the Sami community during that period.
Another individual of historical significance was Nils Savusa (1892-1977), a skilled reindeer herder and traditional storyteller from the Sami community in northern Sweden. He was widely respected for his vast knowledge of Sami folklore, traditions, and the intricate relationship between the Sami people and the reindeer they herded.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Savusa
Among Census respondents with the surname Savusa, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 76.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.0%) and Two or More Races (8.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Savusa 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 Savusa surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander76.6% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino9.0% · 10
- Two or more races8.1% · 9
- White3.6% · 4
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Savusa
Savusa appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,963 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Up 3,963 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 Savusa 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 | #152,628 | #148,665 | 2.6% |
| Count | 107 | 111 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Savusa bearers went from 107 to 111 (+3.7% change). The surname moved up 3,963 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #148,665.
FAQ
Savusa surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Savusa?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Savusa. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Savusa?
Savusa ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 111 people with the surname Savusa. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Savusa.
Has Savusa become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Savusa went from 107 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 4 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Savusa?
Among Census respondents with the surname Savusa, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 76.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.0%) and Two or More Races (8.1%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Savusa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.6% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Savusa appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (76.6%), Hispanic (9.0%), Two or More Races (8.1%). 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 Savusa (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 Savusa mean?
A surname of Albanian origin meaning "born in the evening". 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 Savusa (0.04 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 common is the surname Savusa?
Find out how many people have the last name Savusa on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.