Explore the Family Name Sabbagh
The meaning of Sabbagh
Arabic (Levant and Maghreb) and Jewish (from North Africa, Iraq, and Syria): occupational name from Arabic ṣabbāgh ‘dyer’. This surname is also found in Iran. Its Arabic bearers are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Sebag. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Karim, Sami, Ahmad, Amin, Beshara, Ghassan, Hani, Ibrahim, Issa, Nabil, Salim, Abdull. French Michel, Andre, Antoine, Camille, Edouard, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Sabbagh in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sabbagh saw a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from 21004 in 2000 to 18584 in 2010, marking an upward change of 11.52%. Likewise, the count of individuals with the surname also increased from 1166 to 1483 during the same period, a surge of 27.19%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Sabbagh per 100k residents rose by 16.28%, from 0.43 to 0.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,004 | #18,584 | 11.52% |
| Count | 1,166 | 1,483 | 27.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.5 | 16.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabbagh
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the surname Sabbagh between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the percentage identifying as white increased slightly from 85.08% to 88.87%, a change of 4.45%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 8.06% to 4.59%, a drop of 43.05%. The proportions of Hispanic and Black identifiers saw minor decreases, falling 8.08% and 9.01% respectively. There were no recorded instances of the surname Sabbagh associated with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.08% | 88.87% | 4.45% |
| Hispanic | 5.57% | 5.12% | -8.08% |
| Two or More Races | 8.06% | 4.59% | -43.05% |
| Black | 1.11% | 1.01% | -9.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |