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

Sabu, 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 Sabu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sabu in America

Sabu is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sabu surname appeared 232 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 Sabu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sabu 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 Sabu

The surname SABU is believed to have originated in India, tracing its roots back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'sabu', which means 'assembly' or 'gathering'. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a group or community of people who lived in a particular region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SABU can be found in ancient Hindu manuscripts and texts, where it was often used to refer to gatherings or assemblies of scholars, priests, or other influential figures. It is possible that the name was adopted by a specific family or lineage that played a prominent role in these gatherings.

In the 16th century, there are records of a renowned scholar and philosopher named Sabu Ramanujan, who was born in the village of Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, in the year 1506. His works on mathematics and astronomy were widely studied and celebrated during his lifetime, and he is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the era.

Another notable figure with the surname SABU was Sabu Khan, a Mughal general who served under the emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and played a crucial role in several battles and campaigns during Akbar's reign.

In the 18th century, there was a famous poet and writer named Sabu Lal, who was born in the city of Lucknow in 1725. His works, which were written in the Urdu language, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and are regarded as some of the finest examples of Urdu literature from that period.

The surname SABU also has connections to certain place names in India, such as the town of Sabu-Khera in the state of Rajasthan. It is possible that the name originated in this region and was later carried to other parts of the country through migration and settlement.

Another notable figure with the SABU surname was Sabu Singh, a prominent activist and leader of the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century. Born in 1889 in the state of Punjab, Sabu Singh played a key role in organizing protests and rallies against British colonial rule, and was imprisoned several times for his involvement in the struggle for freedom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sabu

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

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

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