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

Sabean, 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 Sabean surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabean in America

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

The Sabean 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 Sabean.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sabean 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 Sabean

The surname Sabean has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the region known as Saba, located in present-day Yemen. The name is believed to have derived from the ancient Semitic root word "saba," which referred to the people of Saba, a prosperous kingdom renowned for its trade and agricultural prowess.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Sabean can be traced back to the 8th century BCE, when the Kingdom of Saba was at its peak. The name is mentioned in various ancient texts, including the Quran and the Hebrew Bible, where the people of Saba are referred to as the "Sabeans."

One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Sabean was Karib'il Watar, a Sabaean mukarrib (ruler) who reigned in the 7th century BCE. His name is inscribed on several ancient inscriptions found in the region, providing valuable insights into the Sabaean culture and language.

During the medieval period, the name Sabean was associated with a religious group known as the Sabians, who were mentioned in the Quran as "People of the Book." This group, believed to be descendants of the ancient Sabeans, followed a monotheistic faith and was respected by early Islamic scholars for their knowledge and wisdom.

In the 13th century, a prominent Sabean scholar named Shams al-Din al-Sabaei made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and mathematics. His works, including commentaries on Ptolemy's Almagest, were widely studied and influential during his time.

Another notable figure was Yahya ibn al-Batriq al-Sabaei, a 9th-century Sabean philosopher and translator who played a crucial role in the translation of Greek philosophical texts into Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age.

The name Sabean can also be found in various place names, such as the Sabaean Archipelago, a group of islands located in the Red Sea, and Saba, the capital of the ancient Sabaean Kingdom, which is now an archaeological site in Yemen.

It is important to note that while the surname Sabean has its roots in the Middle East, it has spread across different regions and cultures over time, with families bearing this name found in various parts of the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabean

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

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

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