Savile Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Savile ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Savile Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Savile family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 36
Agricultural Labourer 13
Carter 2
Char Woman 2
House Maid 2
Sempstress 2
Butcher & Farmer's Daughter 2
Owner Of Property 2
Worsted Spinner 2
Journeyman Baker 1
General Servant 1
Sailor 1
Captain 1 St Devon Militia 1
Captain Commercial 6 Devon 1
Captain's Daughter 1
Captain's Wife 1
Labourer 1
Dress Maker 1
Baker 1
Brass Finisher 1
Brick Layer 1
Nurse 1
Curate Of Tattingstone 1
Curates Wife 1
Worker In The Rubber Mills 1

Savile Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Saville 86% 18,705
2 Savill 83% 10,061
3 Savile 100% 1,584
4 Savil 83% 560
5 Sivil 67% 384
6 Sevil 67% 185
7 Savel 67% 144
8 Sivel 50% 127

Did you know?

The surname Savile is the 3rd most popular variant of Saville.

Search for the Savile family