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

Saber, 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 Saber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saber in America

Saber is the 24982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saber surname appeared 995 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 Saber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saber 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 Saber

The surname Saber is believed to have originated in Spain, with its roots traceable back to the medieval era. The name is derived from the Spanish word "sable," which means "sword" or "saber." This connection suggests that the name may have been adopted by individuals who were skilled swordsmen or involved in military activities.

One of the earliest known references to the Saber surname can be found in the census records of the Kingdom of Aragon in the 14th century. These records document families bearing the name Saber residing in various regions, including the province of Zaragoza. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a particular trade or profession related to the manufacturing or wielding of swords.

The Saber surname also appears in several historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries, such as property records and legal contracts. These records indicate that the name was well-established in Spain during this period and had spread to other parts of the Iberian Peninsula.

One notable individual bearing the Saber surname was Pedro Saber, a Spanish soldier who fought in the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim territories from the Moors in the late 15th century. His bravery and skill with the saber earned him recognition and likely contributed to the association of the name with military prowess.

Another historical figure was Catalina Saber, a renowned poet and writer from Seville, who lived in the 16th century. Her works, which celebrated the beauty of her homeland and explored themes of love and spirituality, brought her widespread acclaim.

In the 17th century, Juan Saber, a wealthy merchant from Cádiz, made significant contributions to the city's economic development through his trading ventures. His success and influence helped to further establish the Saber name in Spain.

During the Spanish colonial era, the Saber surname spread to the Americas, as settlers and explorers from Spain established new communities. One such individual was Diego Saber, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico in the early 16th century.

Over the centuries, the Saber surname has continued to be prominent in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, with various branches and variations emerging, such as Sabér, Sabre, and Sabré. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation, its connection to the sword and military heritage remains a significant part of its historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saber

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

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

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