Explore the Family Name Sabah
The meaning of Sabah
Arabic: from the personal name Ṣabāḥ ‘morning’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Saba 3 and Sabbah.
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How common is the last name Sabah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sabah has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sabah was ranked 93,841st most common surname, with a count of 181, reflecting a proportion of 0.07 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had jumped to 54,990 and the count doubled to 374, increasing the proportion to 0.13 per 100,000 people. This indicates a remarkable rise in popularity, as evidenced by the 41.4% change in ranking and a 106.63% increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,841 | #54,990 | 41.4% |
| Count | 181 | 374 | 106.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.13 | 85.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabah
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identifying with the surname Sabah are White, with 67.4% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 66.84% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander population with this surname has grown marginally from 7.18% to 8.82%. The Black group also saw an increase from 7.73% to 11.50%. However, the proportion identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 16.57% to 8.56%. No changes were recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, while the Hispanic population emerged with 4.28% in 2010, having been absent from the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 66.84% | -0.83% |
| Black | 7.73% | 11.5% | 48.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.18% | 8.82% | 22.84% |
| Two or More Races | 16.57% | 8.56% | -48.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.28% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |