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

Sabar, 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 Sabar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabar in America

Sabar is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sabar surname appeared 100 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 Sabar.

The history of the last name Sabar

The surname SABAR has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "sabara," which referred to a tribe of forest-dwellers or hunter-gatherers who inhabited parts of central and southern India.

In ancient Hindu texts, the Sabaras are mentioned as a Scheduled Tribe, indicating their historical presence and significance in the region. The earliest recorded instances of the SABAR surname can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the Punjab region.

One notable reference is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions the Sabaras as a distinct community residing in parts of present-day Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Over the centuries, the SABAR surname spread across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in areas where members of the community settled or migrated. Some variations in spelling, such as SABBAR or SABR, can also be found in historical records.

Among the individuals who carried the SABAR surname throughout history, a few notable figures include:

1. Bhai Mardana (c. 1459-1518), a renowned Muslim spiritual singer and lifelong companion of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.
2. Ishwar Singh Sabar (1892-1962), an Indian freedom fighter and political activist from Punjab, who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
3. Raj Kumari Sabar (1920-2006), a renowned Indian folk singer and performer from Rajasthan, known for her contributions to the preservation of traditional Rajasthani music.
4. Dilip Kumar Sabar (born 1938), an Indian painter and sculptor from West Bengal, known for his works depicting rural life and the struggles of the working class.
5. Suresh Sabar (born 1961), a prominent Indian theatre director and playwright from Maharashtra, whose works have been widely acclaimed and performed across India and internationally.

While the SABAR surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it the rich history and cultural heritage of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabar

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

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

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