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

Sabbag, 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 Sabbag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabbag in America

Sabbag is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sabbag surname appeared 182 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 Sabbag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sabbag 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 Sabbag

The surname "SABBAG" originates from the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle East region, particularly in countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. The name is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "sabbagh," which means "dyer" or "one who dyes cloth."

In the early medieval period, the textile industry played a crucial role in the economies of various Middle Eastern cities. The art of dyeing fabrics was a highly respected and skilled profession, and individuals involved in this trade often adopted surnames reflecting their occupation, such as "Sabbag" or "Sabbagh."

One of the earliest records of the name "SABBAG" can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, when it appeared in reference to individuals involved in the textile trade in cities like Damascus and Aleppo. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled slightly differently, such as "Sabagh" or "Sabbagh."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "SABBAG." One prominent example is Nizar Sabbag, a renowned Lebanese writer and poet who lived from 1932 to 2017. His works explored themes of identity, exile, and the human condition, earning him widespread recognition in the Arab literary world.

Another significant figure was Khalil Sabbag, a Syrian-born businessman and philanthropist (1907-1978), who made significant contributions to educational and charitable initiatives in the Middle East. His legacy includes the establishment of schools and universities in several countries.

In the 14th century, the name "SABBAG" can be found in records related to the textile trade in the city of Cairo, Egypt. During this period, the city was a renowned center of commerce and culture, attracting merchants and artisans from various regions.

The surname "SABBAG" also has connections to certain place names in the Middle East. For instance, the village of Sabbagha in Lebanon is believed to have derived its name from families with the surname "SABBAG" who settled in the area.

Among other notable individuals with the surname "SABBAG" are Hani Sabbag, a Lebanese-American artist and sculptor known for his large-scale public installations (born in 1956), and Elias Sabbag, a Syrian-born entrepreneur and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of the Syrian community in Brazil during the early 20th century (1882-1964).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabbag

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

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

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