2000
#13,101
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,141
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.79
Rare Last name
Sabatini
Derived from the Italian word "sabato," meaning "Saturday," likely referring to a market trader or someone born on that day.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,348 Americans carry the last name Sabatini. That puts it at #14,076 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.69 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 145,977 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sabatini surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Sabatini with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 145,977
Census rank
#14,076
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,048 bearers of the surname Sabatini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.69 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14076th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sabatini, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sabatini
The surname Sabatini originates from Italy and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "sabbatinus," which means "of Saturday" or "born on Saturday." This suggests that the name may have been given to a child born on that day.
The Sabatini name can be traced back to regions such as Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio, where it was particularly common. In some instances, the name may have derived from a place name or a topographical feature, although there is no clear evidence of this.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sabatini surname is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of Lombard documents dating back to the 8th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during the early Middle Ages.
In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Guido Sabatini was a noted jurist and legal scholar from Bologna. He was born around 1220 and is known for his contributions to the study of canon law.
During the Renaissance period, the Sabatini family played a significant role in Italian culture and politics. Andrea Sabatini, born in 1480 in Salerno, was a renowned architect and military engineer who worked on fortifications and urban planning projects throughout Italy.
Another notable figure was Raffaello Sabatini, an Italian-born English novelist and short story writer. Born in 1875 in Jesi, he is best known for his historical novels, such as "Scaramouche" and "Captain Blood." He passed away in 1950.
In the 20th century, Vittorio Sabatini, an Italian sculptor and painter, gained recognition for his works in various mediums. He was born in 1892 in Palermo and is particularly renowned for his sculptures and bas-reliefs depicting religious and mythological themes.
Gaetano Sabatini, born in 1915 in Naples, was a prominent Italian actor and director. He appeared in numerous films and television series throughout his career, which spanned several decades until his death in 1994.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the Sabatini surname throughout history, showcasing the name's enduring presence in various fields and regions of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sabatini
Among Census respondents with the surname Sabatini, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sabatini bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sabatini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 1,898
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 98
- Two or more races1.9% · 39
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 10
- Black or African American0.1% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sabatini
Sabatini appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,397
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,274
+133 bearers (+6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.77
Rank movement Down 296 places
2020
#14,076
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,048
-226 bearers (-9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.69
Rank movement Down 679 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,101 | 2,141 | 0.79 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,397 | 2,274 | 0.77 | +133 bearers (+6.2%) | Down 296 places |
| 2020 | #14,076 | 2,048 | 0.69 | -226 bearers (-9.9%) | Down 679 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sabatini surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,397 | #14,076 | -5.1% |
| Count | 2,274 | 2,048 | -9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.77 | 0.69 | -11.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sabatini bearers went from 2,274 to 2,048 (-9.9% change). The surname moved down 679 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,397 to #14,076.
FAQ
Sabatini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sabatini?
Name Census estimates that about 2,348 living Americans carry the surname Sabatini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 145,977 residents.
How common is Sabatini?
Sabatini ranks #14,076 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.69 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,048 people with the surname Sabatini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,348), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.69 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.69 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Sabatini.
Has Sabatini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sabatini went from 2,274 recorded bearers to 2,048. That is a decrease of 226 (-9.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,397 to #14,076.
What does the Census say about the background of Sabatini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sabatini, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sabatini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (1,898 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sabatini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Hispanic (4.8%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sabatini (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sabatini mean?
Derived from the Italian word "sabato," meaning "Saturday," likely referring to a market trader or someone born on that day. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sabatini (0.69 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Sabatini?
You can see how common the surname Sabatini is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.