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

Sabatino, 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 Sabatino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabatino in America

Sabatino is the 9609th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sabatino surname appeared 3,382 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sabatino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sabatino 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 Sabatino

The surname Sabatino originated in Italy, likely deriving from the Latin name "Sabbatinus," which means "of the Sabbath" or "born on the Sabbath." This name has its roots in the ancient Roman tradition of naming children based on the day of their birth. The earliest known use of this surname dates back to the 12th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Rome and Naples.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sabatino can be found in a medieval document from the city of Amalfi, dated around 1150. This document mentions a merchant named Sabatino di Amalfi, who was involved in trade activities along the Mediterranean coast. Another early reference is found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Republic of Venice, which mentions a nobleman named Sabatino Contarini.

In the 14th century, the Sabatino family gained prominence in the city of Genoa, where they were involved in maritime trade and banking. One notable member of this family was Andrea Sabatino, a merchant and banker who lived from 1325 to 1398. He played a significant role in establishing trade routes between Genoa and the Levant.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals with the surname Sabatino made notable contributions in various fields. One such individual was Giulio Sabatino (1510-1580), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who worked on numerous projects in Rome and other Italian cities. Another prominent figure was Lorenzo Sabatino (1539-1612), a humanist scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Padua.

In the 17th century, the Sabatino family had a strong presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they held positions of power and influence. One prominent member was Tommaso Sabatino (1625-1698), a lawyer and statesman who served as a royal judge and advisor to the Spanish viceroys of Naples.

Throughout history, the Sabatino surname has been associated with various spellings and variations, such as Sabbatino, Sabadino, and Sabattini, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations within Italy. Despite these variations, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in the Latin "Sabbatinus."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabatino

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

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

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