Explore the Family Name Sabb
The meaning of Sabb
English (of Norman origin) and French: from a short form of the Middle English and Old French personal name Sabin. This surname is now rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Celestine, Dominique.
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How common is the last name Sabb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Sabb" was ranked 23,350 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell slightly to 24,499 in 2010, a change of -4.92%. The count of people with this surname increased marginally from 1,016 in 2000 to 1,021 in 2010, signifying a growth of 0.49%. However, the proportion of people named "Sabb" per 100k decreased by 7.89% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,350 | #24,499 | -4.92% |
| Count | 1,016 | 1,021 | 0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabb
The ethnicity data for the surname "Sabb", also derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that individuals identified predominantly as Black, with this group increasing from 80.31% in 2000 to 88.64% in 2010. Those identifying as White showed a significant decrease, dropping from 15.65% in 2000 to 6.66% in 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races showed a considerable increase, up 25.66%, from 2.26% to 2.84%. Hispanic representation remained relatively stable with a slight decrease of -0.72%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either 2000 or 2010, but there was an emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity at 0.49% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.31% | 88.64% | 10.37% |
| White | 15.65% | 6.66% | -57.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 2.84% | 25.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.37% | -0.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |