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

Sabia, 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 Sabia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabia in America

Sabia is the 14409th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sabia surname appeared 2,074 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sabia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sabia 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 Sabia

The surname "Sabia" has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "savio," which means "wise" or "learned." This name is believed to have been initially given as a nickname to individuals who were considered knowledgeable or scholarly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Sabia" can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Marco Sabia is mentioned in the 14th century. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Giovanni Sabia lived in the city of Naples. He was known for his contributions to the field of ethics and his teachings at the University of Naples. His birth and death dates are uncertain, but he is believed to have lived between 1420 and 1490.

Another notable individual with the surname "Sabia" was Cesare Sabia, an Italian painter who was active in the late 16th century. He is best known for his religious works, including frescoes in several churches in Rome and the surrounding areas. Cesare Sabia was born around 1550 and died in 1625.

During the 17th century, the name "Sabia" gained prominence in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Salerno. One of the most notable figures from this era was Francesco Sabia, a lawyer and statesman who served as a magistrate in the Kingdom of Naples. He was born in 1610 and died in 1685.

In the 19th century, a renowned Italian composer and musician named Pietro Sabia made significant contributions to the world of opera. He was born in Naples in 1825 and died in 1892. Some of his most famous works include the operas "La Traviata" and "Rigoletto."

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname "Sabia" throughout history. While the name is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, reflecting the country's commitment to learning, wisdom, and scholarly pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabia

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

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

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