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UK surname

Savic

Derived from the Serbian masculine given name Sava, meaning "Sabbath-born."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Northumberland, Cannock Chase and Lancaster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Savic is 125 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

125

2016, ranked #26,827

Peak year

2016

125 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016, ranked #26,827.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Savic surname distribution map

The map shows where the Savic surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Savic surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Savic over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 70 #30,618
1998 modern 71 #30,869
1999 modern 76 #30,546
2000 modern 71 #31,082
2001 modern 73 #30,699
2002 modern 81 #30,294
2003 modern 84 #29,978
2004 modern 95 #28,746
2005 modern 101 #27,854
2006 modern 96 #28,946
2007 modern 107 #27,557
2008 modern 110 #27,391
2009 modern 113 #27,520
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 105 #29,287
2012 modern 116 #27,550
2013 modern 122 #27,122
2014 modern 124 #27,049
2015 modern 123 #27,088
2016 modern 125 #26,827

Geography

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Where Savics are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Northumberland, Cannock Chase, Lancaster, Kingston upon Thames and Bedford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Northumberland 013 Northumberland
2 Cannock Chase 003 Cannock Chase
3 Lancaster 008 Lancaster
4 Kingston upon Thames 005 Kingston upon Thames
5 Bedford 015 Bedford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Savic

These lists show first names that appear often with the Savic surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Savic

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Savic, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Savic surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Savic household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Savic is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Savic is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Savic falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Savic is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Savic, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Savic

The surname Savic has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in modern-day Serbia and Croatia. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, derived from the Slavic name Sava, which in turn comes from the Proto-Slavic root "sav," meaning "twist" or "turn."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Savic can be found in the Ragusan archives, dating back to the 14th century. These archives mention a nobleman named Savic Ivanović, who served as a diplomat and advisor to the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik, Croatia).

The name Savic has also been associated with various place names throughout the Balkans. For example, the town of Savići in Bosnia and Herzegovina is thought to have been named after a prominent family bearing the surname Savic.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Sava Savić Jeremić (c. 1520-1595) emerged as a prominent Serbian Orthodox monk and writer. He is credited with translating several important religious texts from Greek into the Serbian language.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Savic was Mihailo Savić (1845-1939), a Serbian mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism. He was one of the first Serbs to receive a doctoral degree in physics.

In the 20th century, Jovan Savić (1892-1949) was a prominent Serbian sculptor and painter, known for his monumental sculptures and his work in the Expressionist and Cubist styles.

More recently, Milica Savić (born 1976) is a Serbian writer and academic who has gained recognition for her novels and short stories exploring themes of identity, memory, and post-war trauma.

Throughout its history, the surname Savic has maintained a strong presence in the Balkan region, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it continues to be a relatively common surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Savic surname: questions and answers

How common is the Savic surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016. That gives Savic a modern rank of #26,827.

What does the Savic surname mean?

Derived from the Serbian masculine given name Sava, meaning "Sabbath-born."

What does the Savic map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Savic bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.