Explore the Family Name Sabal
The meaning of Sabal
1. Spanish (mainly southwestern): altered form of Basque Zabal, a cognate of Zabala, from zabal ‘large, broad’, frequent in toponymy. This surname is most common in the Philippines. 2. Polish: variant of Sabala. 3. Indian: from a personal name meaning, in Sanskrit, ‘possessing strength’.
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How common is the last name Sabal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sabal saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,659th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to 52,736th, indicating a 1.72% increase in rank. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, rising from 361 to 393, an 8.86% jump. However, the proportion of individuals named Sabal per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #52,736 | 1.72% |
| Count | 361 | 393 | 8.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabal
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the surname Sabal between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander population with this surname increased by 3.32%, while the white population decreased by 16.18%. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic population, which rose by 51.53%, and a modest increase of 10.92% in the black population. The number of people identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.95% | 31.81% | -16.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 24.38% | 25.19% | 3.32% |
| Black | 21.33% | 23.66% | 10.92% |
| Hispanic | 11.08% | 16.79% | 51.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |