Sawino

Sawino, also sometimes spelled Savino, is a surname primarily found in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. It is believed to be of Italian origin, with its roots potentially tracing back to the given name "Savino." The name "Savino" itself is derived from the Latin "Sabinus," meaning "Sabine," referring to the Sabine people, an ancient Italic tribe who lived in the Apennine Mountains.

The surname Sawino may have originated as a patronymic name, meaning it was initially used to identify someone as the son or descendant of a person named Savino. Over time, patronymic names often evolved into fixed surnames passed down through families. Alternatively, the name could be toponymic, referring to a place associated with the Sabine people or a place named after an individual called Savino.

Variations of the surname may include Savino, Sabino, Savini, Sabini, and other related forms, depending on regional dialects and historical orthography. The distribution of the surname is concentrated in Southern Italy, particularly in regions such as Campania, Puglia, and Basilicata, although families bearing the name can be found throughout Italy and in countries where Italian immigrants settled, such as the United States, Argentina, and Brazil. Genealogical research is often necessary to trace the specific origins and history of individual families bearing the Sawino surname.