Find out how popular the last name Sabal is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sabal.

Sabal, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sabal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabal in America

Sabal is the 52736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sabal surname appeared 393 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sabal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sabal to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sabal

The surname Sabal is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sabhala," which means "strong" or "sturdy." The earliest records of this name can be traced back to the 8th century AD, during the reign of the Pratihara dynasty in the present-day states of Rajasthan and Haryana.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Sabal was Maharaja Sabal Singh, a prominent ruler of the Pratihara dynasty who lived in the 9th century AD. He was known for his military prowess and played a significant role in expanding the Pratihara kingdom across northern India.

During the medieval period, the Sabal surname was also found in various regions of present-day Pakistan, particularly in the areas now known as Sindh and Punjab. Historical records from the Mughal era mention several notable figures with this surname, including Sabal Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.

As the Sabal family spread across the Indian subcontinent, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Sabbal, Sabhal, and Sabhala. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic differences.

One of the most renowned individuals with the Sabal surname was Sabal Singh Khalsa, a prominent Sikh warrior and military leader who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Sikh community during the turbulent times of the Mughal Empire's decline.

Another notable figure was Raja Sabal Singh Bhandari, a powerful landlord and influential figure in the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the ruler of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. His family held significant land holdings in the present-day Indian state of Punjab.

In more recent history, Sabal Singh Nagra, a prominent politician and social activist from Punjab, India, made significant contributions to the fight for Indian independence in the early 20th century. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly for the rights of farmers and rural communities.

The surname Sabal has also been found in various other parts of the world, likely due to migration and diaspora from the Indian subcontinent. However, its roots and historical significance can be traced back to the ancient civilizations of northern India and Pakistan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabal

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sabal.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sabal was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sabal has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sabal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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