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

Sabapathy, 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 Sabapathy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabapathy in America

Sabapathy is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sabapathy surname appeared 114 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 Sabapathy.

The history of the last name Sabapathy

The surname Sabapathy originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in Tamil Nadu, a state located in the southernmost part of India. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century AD. The name is derived from the Tamil words "Saba" and "Pathy," which together mean "assembly" or "gathering place."

The name's origins can be traced back to ancient Tamil communities where meetings or assemblies were held to discuss important matters concerning the village or town. It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname were individuals who played a significant role in organizing or presiding over these gatherings.

While there are no known records of the name appearing in ancient manuscripts or historical texts, it is possible that some early references may exist in local archives or inscriptions yet to be discovered. The earliest documented examples of the name Sabapathy can be found in records from the 16th and 17th centuries, during the reign of the Nayak and Maratha dynasties in Tamil Nadu.

One notable individual with the surname Sabapathy was Kandadai Sabapathy Mudaliar (1868-1934), a prominent lawyer and freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu who actively participated in the Indian independence movement. Another well-known figure was Sabapathy Kulendran (1899-1970), a Sri Lankan Tamil lawyer and politician who served as a member of the State Council of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).

In the field of arts and literature, the name Sabapathy is associated with the renowned Tamil writer and scholar Sabapathy Navalar (1798-1884), who played a crucial role in the Tamil literary renaissance of the 19th century. Additionally, Sabapathy Mudaliar (1866-1940) was a pioneering Tamil dramatist and playwright who contributed significantly to the development of modern Tamil theater.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Sabapathy Arumugam (1922-2003), a Malaysian Tamil politician and trade union leader who served as a member of the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) in Malaysia.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Sabapathy throughout history, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with this name of Indian origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabapathy

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

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 Sabapathy 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.

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 Sabapathy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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