2000
#9,115
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,294
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.22
Rare Last name
Sabatino
Derived from the Italian name Sabato, meaning "born on Saturday," or from the Latin Sabbatum, referring to the Sabbath.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,621 Americans carry the last name Sabatino. That puts it at #9,790 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 94,657 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sabatino 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.
Bearers in the US
3.6K
1 in 94,657
Census rank
#9,790
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,158 bearers of the surname Sabatino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9790th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sabatino, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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."
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sabatino
Among Census respondents with the surname Sabatino, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Sabatino 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 Sabatino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 2,880
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 178
- Two or more races1.8% · 56
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 23
- Black or African American0.5% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sabatino
Sabatino 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
#9,609
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,382
+88 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 1.15
Rank movement Down 494 places
2020
#9,790
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,158
-224 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 1.06
Rank movement Down 181 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,115 | 3,294 | 1.22 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,609 | 3,382 | 1.15 | +88 bearers (+2.7%) | Down 494 places |
| 2020 | #9,790 | 3,158 | 1.06 | -224 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 181 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 Sabatino 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 | #9,609 | #9,790 | -1.9% |
| Count | 3,382 | 3,158 | -6.6% |
| Per 100K | 1.15 | 1.06 | -8.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sabatino bearers went from 3,382 to 3,158 (-6.6% change). The surname moved down 181 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,609 to #9,790.
FAQ
Sabatino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sabatino?
Name Census estimates that about 3,621 living Americans carry the surname Sabatino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 94,657 residents.
How common is Sabatino?
Sabatino ranks #9,790 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.06 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 3,158 people with the surname Sabatino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,621), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.06 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 Sabatino.
Has Sabatino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sabatino went from 3,382 recorded bearers to 3,158. That is a decrease of 224 (-6.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,609 to #9,790.
What does the Census say about the background of Sabatino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sabatino, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Sabatino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (2,880 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sabatino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Hispanic (5.6%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Sabatino (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 Sabatino mean?
Derived from the Italian name Sabato, meaning "born on Saturday," or from the Latin Sabbatum, referring to the Sabbath. 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 Sabatino (1.06 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 Sabatino?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Sabatino, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.