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

Sabec, 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 Sabec surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabec in America

Sabec is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sabec surname appeared 128 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 Sabec.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sabec 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 Sabec

The surname Sabec has its roots in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in the area now known as Poland. It likely originated in the 14th or 15th century, derived from the Slavic word "sabek," which means "wild boar." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who possessed characteristics reminiscent of a wild boar, such as fierceness or strength.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sabec can be found in a Polish census record from the late 16th century, where a family bearing this surname was listed as residing in a village near the city of Krakow. The name also appears in several church records from the 17th century, indicating its presence in various regions of Poland during that time.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Jan Sabec (1752-1821) gained recognition as a skilled blacksmith and metalworker in the city of Wroclaw. His craftsmanship and innovative techniques were highly regarded, and his works were commissioned by some of the local nobility.

During the 19th century, the Sabec name spread beyond Poland's borders as some families migrated to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such individual was Andrzej Sabec (1835-1912), who left Poland in the 1860s and eventually settled in Pennsylvania, where he worked as a coal miner.

Another notable bearer of the Sabec surname was Katarzyna Sabec (1880-1962), a Polish educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools in her hometown of Poznan and played a significant role in promoting education for girls and women during a time when such opportunities were limited.

As the centuries passed, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Sabeck, Sabeczka, and Sabetzki. These variants can be found in historical records from various regions, reflecting the mobility of families and the influence of local dialects on the pronunciation and spelling of surnames.

While the surname Sabec may not be among the most common or widely recognized today, its history is deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of Eastern Europe, particularly Poland. The name's connection to the natural world, as suggested by its possible derivation from the word "sabek," adds an interesting layer of symbolism and meaning to its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabec

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

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

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