Savoy
Savoy Meaning & Origin
About Savoy
The surname Savoy is of French origin and is derived from the region of Savoy in southeastern France. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "Sabaudia," which referred to the territory of the House of Savoy. The House of Savoy was a noble family that ruled over the region and later became the royal family of Italy. As a surname, Savoy typically denotes someone who either hailed from the region of Savoy or had ancestral ties to the House of Savoy.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Savoy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Savoy: 7,649
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 4638
- Frequency per 100k people: 2.59
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Savoy 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 Savoy is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Savoy in Braille
Here's how to represent Savoy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Savoy using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Savoy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
