Saavedra

Saavedra Meaning & Origin

About Saavedra
The surname Saavedra is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "sabedra," which means "a place with abundant vegetation" or "a place with many willows." It is a locational surname typically associated with the Galicia region in northwest Spain. The name likely originated from a geographic feature or a place known for its lush vegetation or willow trees. Over time, individuals with this surname spread to other Spanish-speaking regions and beyond, resulting in its presence in various countries today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Saavedra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Saavedra: 18,834
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,910
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.38

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saavedra based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Saavedra is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA0 V EY1 D R AH0
🌐 IPA
/sɑˈveɪdrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S136

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saavedra in Braille

Here's how to represent Saavedra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Saavedra in braille

How to sign the name Saavedra using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Saavedra using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Saavedra in sign language

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