Savo

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Statistics

 * According to the 2010 United States Census, Savo is the 39117th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 563 individuals. Savo is most common among White (85.08%) individuals.

Etymology
A shortening of earlier, , the latter part of which is , earlier (thus , from ). The name is almost certainly related to which is likely simply  +, with the  representing a diminutive ending (from ), possibly through a demonym. The name could alternatively also originate from an Eastern Finnish given name (compare the Veps given name ), from, , or from a Western Finnish given name.

Proper noun

 * 1) Savonia historical and cultural region in Finland

Etymology 1
Probably related to the name of the river (see Etymology 2 below).

Proper noun

 * , now Savona

Proper noun

 * , now Savone