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

Sabri, 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 Sabri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabri in America

Sabri is the 42455th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sabri surname appeared 511 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 Sabri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sabri 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 Sabri

The surname Sabri has its origins in the Middle East, particularly in the region of modern-day Iran and Iraq. It is derived from the Arabic word "sabr," which means patience or perseverance. The name likely emerged during the Islamic golden age, between the 8th and 13th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sabri can be found in the writings of the famous Persian poet and philosopher, Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207-1273). In his poetry, Rumi often used the term "sabri" to refer to someone who embodied the virtues of patience and endurance.

During the Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258), the name Sabri was associated with scholars and intellectuals who studied in the renowned universities of Baghdad and Basra. Many of these individuals were renowned for their patience and dedication to learning.

In the 14th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist named Sabri al-Tusi (1279-1343) was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His works on the interpretation of Islamic law were widely studied throughout the region.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Sabri was the Ottoman poet and mystic, Ahmed Sabri (1593-1667). His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and devotion, were highly influential in the Ottoman literary tradition.

In the 19th century, the Egyptian historian and scholar, Ali Mubarak Sabri (1824-1893), wrote extensively on the history and culture of Egypt. His multi-volume work, "Al-Khitat Al-Tawfiqiya Al-Jadida," remains an important source for understanding the social and political dynamics of Egypt during that time period.

As the name Sabri spread across different regions, it adopted various spellings and variations, such as Saberi, Sabery, and Sabry. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and linguistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabri

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

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

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