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

Sabata, 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 Sabata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabata in America

Sabata is the 74608th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sabata surname appeared 259 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 Sabata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sabata 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 Sabata

The surname Sabata has its origins in Italy, where it can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "sabatum," which means "Saturday." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone born on a Saturday or someone who lived near a place associated with Saturdays, such as a market held on that day.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sabata can be found in a Venetian document from the year 1348, where it appears as "Sabata." This early spelling indicates that the name has maintained a relatively consistent form throughout its history.

During the Renaissance period, the name Sabata gained prominence in Italy, particularly in the region of Veneto. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Antonio Sabata, a prominent Venetian merchant and diplomat who lived in the 16th century (1520-1592). He was known for his successful trade ventures and his role in facilitating negotiations between the Republic of Venice and other European powers.

Another prominent figure was Giovanni Battista Sabata, a renowned architect from Verona who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries (1564-1628). He is credited with designing several notable buildings in Verona, including the Church of San Giorgio in Braida and the Palazzo Canossa.

In the 18th century, the Sabata family established themselves as influential landowners in the Veneto region. Giuseppe Sabata (1725-1802) was a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who donated a substantial portion of his fortune to support educational initiatives and the construction of public buildings in his hometown of Vicenza.

The name Sabata also has connections to various place names in Italy. For example, the village of Sabata in the province of Treviso is believed to have derived its name from the surname, indicating that the Sabata family may have been influential in that area.

Throughout history, other notable individuals bearing the surname Sabata include Cesare Sabata (1821-1897), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy, and Enrico Sabata (1875-1944), a celebrated Italian opera singer who performed at prestigious venues such as La Scala in Milan.

While the surname Sabata is most prevalent in Italy, it has also been carried by individuals in other parts of Europe and the world, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabata

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

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

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