Explore the Family Name Sabine
The meaning of Sabine
1. English: variant of Sabin. It is a cognate of 2, but derived either from a male or female name. 2. French (mainly Calvados): from the personal name Sabine, feminine form of Sabin.
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How common is the last name Sabine in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sabine has seen a significant increase. Ranked 26,493 in 2000, it rose to 22,707 in 2010, a change of 14.29 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew, with numbers rising from 866 in 2000 to 1,129 in 2010, a 30.37 percent increase. Similarly, the proportion of people named Sabine per 100,000 increased from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010, marking an 18.75 percent escalation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,493 | #22,707 | 14.29% |
| Count | 866 | 1,129 | 30.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.38 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabine
In terms of ethnicity, again as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sabine in 2010 was most commonly associated with individuals identifying as White, although this percentage decreased from 91.80 in 2000 to 87.69. A notable increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage growing from 2.08 in 2000 to 4.34 in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw some representation in 2010, after being absent in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or two or more races saw minor increases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.8% | 87.69% | -4.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 4.34% | 108.65% |
| Black | 3% | 3.54% | 18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.04% | 4.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |