Explore the Family Name Sabado
The meaning of Sabado
Spanish: from a personal name or nickname bestowed on someone born on a Saturday (Spanish sábado, from Late Latin sabbatum, Greek sabbaton, from Hebrew shabat ‘Sabbath’), which was considered a good omen. This surname is most common in the Philippines. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Artemio, Ernesto, Francisco, Mario, Agripina, Alejandro, Armando, Aurelio, Benito, Concepcion, Gregorio.
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How common is the last name Sabado in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sabado has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sabado was ranked as the 23,221st most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 1,025 instances. Within a decade, by 2010, the rank rose to 19,097 with a count of 1,425 - marking an increase of 17.76% in rank and 39.02% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also grew from 0.38 to 0.48 within this span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,221 | #19,097 | 17.76% |
| Count | 1,025 | 1,425 | 39.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.48 | 26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabado
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Sabado. As of 2000, the majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander at 61.76%, followed by Hispanic at 15.41%, White at 13.95%, and those identifying with two or more races at 7.90%. There were no instances of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities tied to the surname. By 2010, however, while the Asian/Pacific Islander identity remained the highest, it decreased to 55.72%. Conversely, the Hispanic identity increased substantially to 24.14%, and the proportion of individuals identifying as Black rose to 1.75%. Those identifying as White dropped to 9.61%, and those identifying with two or more races saw a slight increase to 8.35%. Notably, some individuals began identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, though still representing a small fraction at 0.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 61.76% | 55.72% | -9.78% |
| Hispanic | 15.41% | 24.14% | 56.65% |
| White | 13.95% | 9.61% | -31.11% |
| Two or More Races | 7.9% | 8.35% | 5.7% |
| Black | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |