Explore the Family Name Sabourin
The meaning of Sabourin
French: derivative of Occitan sabour ‘flavor, taste’, used as a nickname for a pleasant, amiable individual. Compare Sabra. History: Jean Sabourin from Montalembert in Deux-Sèvres, France, married Mathurine Renaud in La Rochelle in Charente-Maritime in 1665, died in Pointe-Claire, QC, in 1721. His descendants also bear altered forms of the surname, such as Sabra, and the surname Choiniere. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Aime, Armand, Lucien, Pierre, Alderic, Collette, Cyrille, Gilles, Laurier, Normand, Serge.
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How common is the last name Sabourin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sabourin saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. Despite dropping slightly in rank from 17,859 to 17,896, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 8.1%, rising from 1,445 to 1,562. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slipped by 1.85%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Sabourin grew, its relative prevalence decreased slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,859 | #17,896 | -0.21% |
| Count | 1,445 | 1,562 | 8.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.53 | -1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabourin
In terms of ethnicity, the Sabourin surname experienced a variety of changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Notably, the percentage of Sabourins identifying as Black surged by 144.74%, albeit from a small base of 0.76% to 1.86%. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander Sabourins also increased significantly by 33.87%, while those identifying as part of two or more races rose modestly by 8.81%. In contrast, the percentage of Sabourins who are White fell slightly from 94.19% to 92.96%, and the representation of Hispanic individuals also dropped by 10.21%. American Indian and Alaskan Native Sabourins remained largely steady, showing a small increase of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 92.96% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.11% | -10.21% |
| Black | 0.76% | 1.86% | 144.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.73% | 8.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.83% | 33.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.51% | 6.25% |