Explore the Family Name Sabbah
The meaning of Sabbah
Arabic (mainly Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon): apparently a cognate of Sabah and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. In Lebanon it also appears to be a habitational name from the village named Sabbah. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Sabbah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sabbah saw some shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 68,172 in 2000, it fell slightly to rank 70,833 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.9%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 270 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.22%. Nevertheless, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, reflecting a 10% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #70,833 | -3.9% |
| Count | 270 | 276 | 2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabbah
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sabbah, substantial changes were recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identities decreased by 34.83% and 47.84% respectively. Those identifying as having two or more races also saw a significant drop of 69.65%. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase of 25.92% in those who identify as White, and a 54.05% surge in Hispanic affiliations. No change was noted for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.04% | 84.42% | 25.92% |
| Two or More Races | 21.48% | 6.52% | -69.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 3.99% | 54.05% |
| Black | 5.56% | 2.9% | -47.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.33% | 2.17% | -34.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |