2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Saborit
A surname derived from the Catalan word "sabor" meaning flavor or taste.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Saborit. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Saborit 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Saborit in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Saborit, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.3%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Saborit
Among Census respondents with the surname Saborit, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.3%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Saborit 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 Saborit surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino90.8% · 99
- White7.3% · 8
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Saborit
Saborit appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,227 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,227 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 Saborit 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 | #158,432 | #150,205 | 5.2% |
| Count | 102 | 109 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Saborit bearers went from 102 to 109 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,227 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,205.
FAQ
Saborit surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Saborit?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Saborit. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Saborit?
Saborit ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Saborit. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Saborit.
Has Saborit become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Saborit went from 102 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Saborit?
Among Census respondents with the surname Saborit, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.3%) and Black (1.8%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Saborit in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Saborit appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (90.8%), White (7.3%), Black (1.8%). 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 Saborit (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 Saborit mean?
A surname derived from the Catalan word "sabor" meaning flavor or taste. 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 Saborit (0.04 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 Saborit?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.