Saville — Family Name, Records and Arms

One surname, two spellings: Saville and Savile.

What is the meaning of Saville?

Like many surnames, it began with a place: “From Sainville in France”. The 2010 US Census counted 3,299 people named Saville, ranking it number 9,813 among American surnames. It sits among the 10,000 most common last names in the country.

How is Saville related to Savile?

Saville adds “l” to Savile, a small change that crept in as the name was written down. Related forms: Savill.

Is there a Saville coat of arms?

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Saville, so the heraldry linked to Savile is a starting point, not an automatic right.

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