Explore the Family Name Sabala
The meaning of Sabala
1. Spanish: altered form of Basque Zabala. 2. Polish (Sabała) and Slovak: occupational name derived from Slovak sabol ‘tailor’ (see Sabol). 3. Polish: possibly from a pet form of the personal name Sebastian. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Luis, Lupe, Luz, Alfonso, Ambrocio, Catalina, Domingo, Eduardo, Emilio, Fermin, Fernando.
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How common is the last name Sabala in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sabala has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 15,269 in terms of popularity and this ranking improved to 15,201 by 2010, indicating a positive change of 0.45. The count of individuals with the Sabala surname also saw an increase from 1,767 in 2000 to 1,938 in 2010, marking a growth rate of about 9.68 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,269 | #15,201 | 0.45% |
| Count | 1,767 | 1,938 | 9.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabala
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals information about the ethnic identity associated with the Sabala surname. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 2.38 in 2000 to 4.90 in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of those who identified as Black significantly increased from 0.62 in 2000 to 1.34 in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a slight increase in those identifying as White (26.43 in 2000 to 30.24 in 2010) and a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic (68.36 in 2000 to 62.07 in 2010). The percentage of those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native both decreased during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.36% | 62.07% | -9.2% |
| White | 26.43% | 30.24% | 14.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.38% | 4.9% | 105.88% |
| Black | 0.62% | 1.34% | 116.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0.98% | -37.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.46% | -25.81% |