Explore the Family Name Sabiston
The meaning of Sabiston
Scottish (Orkney): habitational name from Sabiston in Birsay (Orkney), from Old Norse sær ‘lake’ + bólstathr ‘farm’.
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How common is the last name Sabiston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sabiston" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 86,341st most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 92,719th. The number of people with this surname also experienced a slight decline during this period, dropping from 201 in 2000 to 198 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the Sabiston surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #92,719 | -7.39% |
| Count | 201 | 198 | -1.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabiston
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity of those bearing the Sabiston surname has been predominantly White, accounting for 99% of the population in 2000 and 98.48% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded occurrences of this last name among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races during these census years. The predominance of the White ethnicity among individuals with the Sabiston surname suggests its origins are likely rooted in this group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.48% | -0.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |