Savini History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The Savini surname comes from the Latin personal name Sabinus. Much of the early popularity of this personal name comes from suffered Saint Sabina, martyred in Rome in around 126 AD, there is a 4th century basilica in Rome named for her.

Early Origins of the Savini family

The surname Savini was first found in Paganico Sabino, a comune in the Province of Rieti, Latium, about 50 km northeast of Rome and about 25 km southeast of Rieti or Monteleone Sabino, a comune located about 45 km northeast of Rome and about 20 km south of Rieti or at Varco Sabino, comune in the same area. These places are all small municipalities but they are in the heart of the Sabino dialect, a Romance language which is found through the northern part of province of Aquila and the whole province of Rieti.

Early History of the Savini family

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Savini Spelling Variations

In comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Savini include Savini, Savinio, Savina, Sabini, Sabino and others.

Early Notables of the Savini family

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Savini migration to the United States +

Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Savini or a variant listed above:

Savini Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Chally Savini, who settled in Philadelphia in 1816

Savini Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Domenico Savini, aged 16, who immigrated to the United States from Bascians, Italy, in 1906
Ada Savini, aged 8, who immigrated to the United States from Boretto, Italy, in 1909
Biagio Savini, aged 25, who settled in America from Rimini, Italy, in 1910
Antonino Savini, aged 3, who landed in America from Cittanova, Italy, in 1912
Augusto Savini, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Pescorocchiano, Italy, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Savini (post 1700) +

Tom Savini (b. 1946), film actor, director, and special effects creator