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

Saborit, 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 Saborit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saborit in America

Saborit is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saborit surname appeared 102 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 Saborit.

The history of the last name Saborit

The surname SABORIT originated in the Catalan region of Spain during the 11th century. It is derived from the verb "saborir," which means "to savor" or "to taste" in the Catalan language. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had a reputation for appreciating fine food and drink.

The earliest recorded instance of the SABORIT surname appears in a document from the city of Barcelona, dated 1092. This document mentions a landowner named Bernat Saborit, who owned vineyards in the region. The name is also found in several other medieval records from Catalonia, such as a census from the town of Girona in 1215, which lists a family with the surname SABORIT.

During the 13th century, the SABORIT name began to spread beyond Catalonia, as members of the family migrated to other parts of Spain and the Mediterranean region. One notable figure from this period was Jaume Saborit (1225-1292), a merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean, establishing trade routes and documenting his voyages in a series of journals.

In the 15th century, the SABORIT name appeared in records from the Kingdom of Valencia, where a branch of the family had settled. One of the earliest examples is Francesc Saborit (1435-1502), a renowned winemaker whose vineyards produced some of the finest vintages in the region.

As the centuries passed, the SABORIT surname continued to be associated with the culinary and hospitality industries. In the 18th century, Josep Saborit (1725-1789) was a celebrated chef in Barcelona, known for his innovative cuisine and his skill in creating complex sauces and flavors.

Another notable figure was Maria Saborit (1810-1892), a respected innkeeper and restaurateur in the city of Valencia. Her establishment, called "La Posada de Maria Saborit," was renowned for its excellent food and hospitality, attracting travelers and dignitaries from all over Europe.

Throughout its history, the SABORIT surname has also been associated with various other professions and industries, including politics, education, and the arts. However, its roots remain firmly connected to the art of savoring and appreciating fine food and drink.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saborit

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

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

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