Show ContentsSavioni History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Savioni 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 Savioni family

The surname Savioni 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 Savioni family

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Savioni 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 Savioni include Savini, Savinio, Savina, Sabini, Sabino and others.

Early Notables of the Savioni family

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United States Savioni migration to the United States +

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

Savioni Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Chas Savioni, (b. 1841), aged 34, Swedish settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Castalia" in 1875 1
  • Paravanti Savioni, (1858), aged 34, Italian settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "California" in 1892 1
Savioni Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Constantino Savioni, (b. 1903), aged 17, Italian settler from Borgomanero who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Duca d'Aosta" in 1920 1
  • Giovanna Savioni, (b. 1914), aged 6, Italian settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Dante Alighieri" in 1920 1
  • Giovanna Savioni, (b. 1911), aged 9, Italian settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Dante Alighieri" in 1920 1
  • Ascario Savioni, (Ascanio), (b. 1897), aged 28, Italian settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Conte Verde" in 1925 1


  1. Ellis Island Search. Retrieved 13th December 2022 from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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