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

Szabat, 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 Szabat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Szabat in America

Szabat is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Szabat surname appeared 119 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 Szabat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Szabat 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 Szabat

The surname Szabat originates from Poland, where it first appeared in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "szabas," which means "Sabbath" or "Saturday." The name is associated with Jewish communities in Poland, and it likely referred to a person who observed the Sabbath or worked on Saturdays.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Szabat name can be found in the historical records of the city of Krakow, dating back to the late 1400s. In these records, a merchant named Jacob Szabat is mentioned, suggesting that the name was already in use among the Jewish community in that region.

In the 16th century, the Szabat name appeared in various Polish documents and manuscripts, including court records and tax registers. During this time, the spelling of the name varied, with alternative forms such as "Szabath" and "Szabatt" being used.

Notable individuals with the Szabat surname include Raphael Szabat (1622-1688), a renowned rabbi and scholar from Lublin, Poland, who wrote extensively on Jewish law and philosophy. Another prominent figure was Isaac Szabat (1745-1817), a merchant and philanthropist from Warsaw, who supported Jewish educational institutions and charitable organizations.

In the 19th century, the Szabat name gained recognition with the birth of Abraham Szabat (1832-1912), a Polish-born writer and journalist who advocated for Jewish rights and cultural preservation. His son, Jakub Szabat (1868-1941), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the Jewish literary scene in Warsaw.

During the 20th century, the Szabat name was associated with several influential figures, including Lena Szabat (1901-1985), a Polish-Jewish activist who fought against antisemitism and helped organize resistance efforts during World War II.

Throughout its history, the Szabat surname has been closely tied to the Jewish community in Poland, reflecting the cultural and religious traditions of its bearers. While the name has since spread to other parts of the world, its origins remain rooted in the rich heritage of Polish Jewry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Szabat

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

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

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