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

Sabby, 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 Sabby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabby in America

Sabby is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sabby surname appeared 204 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 Sabby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sabby 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 Sabby

The surname "SABBY" is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages in the region of Normandy, France. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "sabot," meaning a type of wooden clog or shoe worn by peasants and farmers.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of this surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Wandrille, a collection of manuscripts documenting the affairs of a Benedictine monastery in Normandy. The name was spelled "Sabby" and referred to a family of landowners in the area.

During the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, it is believed that some individuals bearing the name Sabby accompanied William the Conqueror's invading forces and settled in various parts of the country. This could explain the presence of the name in certain regions of England.

In the 14th century, the Sabby surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls, a census-like record of landholders and tenants in England. One notable entry mentions a John Sabby, who held land in the county of Gloucestershire.

Over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, including Sabbie, Sabbe, and Saby, reflecting regional dialects and scribal differences. These alternative spellings can be found in various historical documents, such as parish records, tax rolls, and court proceedings.

Notable individuals with the surname Sabby include:

1. Jehan Sabby (1420-1489), a French merchant and landowner who played a role in the development of the city of Rouen.
2. William Sabby (1550-1612), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds.
3. Pierre Sabby (1625-1701), a French architect known for his work on several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais du Louvre.
4. Elizabeth Sabby (1690-1768), an English writer and poet whose works were published in various literary journals of the time.
5. Jacques Sabby (1785-1854), a French soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his bravery.

While the surname Sabby may not be as common today as it once was, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in France and its subsequent spread to other parts of Europe, leaving a historical legacy that spans centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabby

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

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

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