2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Sabellico
An Italian surname derived from the city of name Sabellico, indicating geographic origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Sabellico. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sabellico 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Sabellico in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sabellico, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sabellico
The surname SABELLICO is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the Renaissance period, specifically the 15th century. The name is believed to have originated in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, particularly in the city of Venice and its surrounding areas.
One of the earliest documented instances of the SABELLICO surname can be found in the records of the renowned humanist scholar, Marcus Antonius Sabellicus (1436-1506). Born as Marcantonio Coccio in Vicovaro, near Rome, he later adopted the latinized version of his name, SABELLICO, which referred to his birthplace near the ancient region of Sabinum.
The SABELLICO surname is likely derived from the Latin term "Sabellicus," which was used to describe someone or something associated with the Sabine region of ancient Italy. This region was inhabited by the Sabines, an Italic tribe known for their rugged and warlike nature.
In the late 15th century, the SABELLICO name gained prominence with the publication of Marcus Antonius Sabellicus's seminal work, "Enneades sive Rhapsodia Historiarum," a comprehensive history of Venice spanning from its founding to the year 1499. This work earned Sabellicus a reputation as one of the most influential historians of his time.
Another notable figure bearing the SABELLICO surname was Jacopo Filippo Sabellico (1460-1534), a Venetian scholar and humanist who served as a professor of rhetoric and philosophy at the University of Padua. His works included commentaries on classical authors and treatises on various subjects, including ethics and rhetoric.
In the 16th century, the SABELLICO name was further documented in the writings of the Venetian historian and geographer, Flavio Sabellico (1499-1583). His extensive travels throughout Europe and the Middle East informed his works, which included descriptions of various regions and peoples.
Another individual of note was Giovanni Battista Sabellico (1530-1604), a Venetian nobleman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to various European courts, including those of France and Spain.
While the SABELLICO surname may not have been as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the intellectual and cultural history of the Renaissance period, particularly in the city of Venice and the surrounding Veneto region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sabellico
Among Census respondents with the surname Sabellico, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Sabellico 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 Sabellico surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sabellico
Sabellico 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-15 bearers (-11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,906 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-11 bearers (-9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 8,962 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.6%) | Down 21,906 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-9.6%) | Down 8,962 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 Sabellico 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 | #145,220 | #154,182 | -6.2% |
| Count | 114 | 103 | -9.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sabellico bearers went from 114 to 103 (-9.6% change). The surname moved down 8,962 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #154,182.
FAQ
Sabellico surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sabellico?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Sabellico. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Sabellico?
Sabellico ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Sabellico. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sabellico.
Has Sabellico become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sabellico went from 114 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Sabellico?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sabellico, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Sabellico in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sabellico appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (3.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Sabellico (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 Sabellico mean?
An Italian surname derived from the city of name Sabellico, indicating geographic origin. 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 Sabellico (0.03 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 share the surname Sabellico?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.