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

Sabor, 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 Sabor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabor in America

Sabor is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sabor surname appeared 123 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 Sabor.

The history of the last name Sabor

The surname Sabor has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "sabor," which means "flavor" or "taste." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked in the culinary or food industry, or perhaps someone who was known for their love of good food and flavors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sabor can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a document from 1482 mentions a certain Juan Sabor, who was a merchant dealing in spices and other food products. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time and may have been associated with the food trade.

In the 16th century, there are records of a family named Sabor residing in the town of Zaragoza, located in the region of Aragon. The family was involved in the production of wine and is mentioned in several documents related to the local wine industry.

One notable bearer of the Sabor surname was Pedro Sabor, a Spanish explorer who accompanied the famous conquistador Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Pedro Sabor played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

Another prominent individual with the Sabor surname was María Sabor, a renowned Spanish painter who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her portraits and religious paintings, and her works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, the Sabor family expanded its reach to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One prominent figure from this time was Francisco Sabor, a military officer who served in the Spanish colonial forces in what is now Colombia and Venezuela.

As the centuries passed, the Sabor surname continued to be present in various parts of Spain and its former colonies. Notable bearers of the name in more recent times include the Spanish writer and poet Juan Sabor (1895-1968) and the Argentine politician and diplomat Carlos Sabor (1924-2008).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabor

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

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 Sabor 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.

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

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