Explore the Family Name Sabic
The meaning of Sabic
1. Bosniak (Šabić): patronymic from a short form of the Bosniak Muslim personal name Šaban (see Saban 2 and 3 and Shaban). It is also found as a Croatian surname, originating from the time of the Turkish occupation of the Balkans. 2. Croatian (Sabić): patronymic from a short form of the personal name Sabin and also of Sebastijan (see Sebastian).
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How common is the last name Sabic in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sabic has seen an increase in the US between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 48,567th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 42,163rd slot, representing a change of 13.19%. Likewise, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 408 in 2000 to 515 in 2010, marking an increase of 26.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight growth of 13.33% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #42,163 | 13.19% |
| Count | 408 | 515 | 26.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabic
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Sabic, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 86.76% to 96.70%. Interestingly, there was a considerable decrease in the percentage who identified as belonging to two or more races, dropping from 12.50% in 2000 to just 1.36% in 2010. Meanwhile, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered minimal or no representation under this surname. Notably, the Hispanic category showed a new entry in 2010 with 1.36%, which was non-existent in the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.76% | 96.7% | 11.46% |
| Two or More Races | 12.5% | 1.36% | -89.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |