Explore the Family Name Sabina
The meaning of Sabina
Spanish (mainly Canary Islands), Portuguese, and Italian: from the personal name Sabina, feminine form of Sabino. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Blanca, Humberto, Rolando, Cristina, Dalia, Lurdes, Manuel, Miguel Angel, Osvaldo, Ruben.
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How common is the last name Sabina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sabina has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,482 but fell to 47,429 in 2010, reflecting a change of -4.28%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased from 443 in 2000 to 447 in 2010. This represents a marginal growth rate of 0.9%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of -6.25% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #47,429 | -4.28% |
| Count | 443 | 447 | 0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabina
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Sabina. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic category (from 34.09% to 39.15%) and a new appearance of the Black category at 1.34%. Meanwhile, the White category, which had a majority in 2000 at 60.27%, saw a decrease to 56.38% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also declined from 3.39% to 2.91%. The Two or more races category disappeared entirely in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained absent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.27% | 56.38% | -6.45% |
| Hispanic | 34.09% | 39.15% | 14.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.39% | 2.91% | -14.16% |
| Black | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |