Surname distribution and origin notes
Savino Surname in Italy
The Savino surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 5,570 people across 655 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (276), Naples (220), San Giovanni Rotondo (217). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Campania, Lombardia. Related variants include SAVINA, SAVINI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Savino is primarily associated with southern Italy, notably Campania, Puglia, and Basilicata. It likely originates from the Latin term 'Sabinus', referring to a person from the Sabine people, or from the Latin nomen Savinus derived from it. Another plausible source is a diminutive form of the personal name Savius. This clearly sets Savino apart from related surnames like Savini and Savina, which have distinct geographic distributions and origins; for instance, Savina is mainly found near Parma and the provinces of Rome and L'Aquila, while Savini spreads along the Emilia route from Milan to the Abruzzi.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Savino Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Savino surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.
Italian towns with the highest presence
| Town | Province | Region | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 276people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 220people |
| San Giovanni Rotondo | Foggia | Puglia | 217people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 153people |
| Bari | Bari | Puglia | 121people |
| Sammichele di Bari | Bari | Puglia | 106people |
| Palo del Colle | Bari | Puglia | 104people |
| Grumo Appula | Bari | Puglia | 100people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 97people |
| Torre Annunziata | Naples | Campania | 95people |
