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UK surname

Sabar

An occupational surname indicating patience or fortitude.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newham, Brent and Manchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sabar is 159 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

138

2016, ranked #25,127

Peak year

2010

159 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016, ranked #25,127.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Sabar surname distribution map

The map shows where the Sabar surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Sabar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sabar over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 84 #29,106
1998 modern 89 #29,026
1999 modern 95 #28,465
2000 modern 109 #26,381
2001 modern 102 #27,093
2002 modern 108 #26,698
2003 modern 114 #25,664
2004 modern 131 #23,756
2005 modern 130 #23,848
2006 modern 146 #22,320
2007 modern 138 #23,478
2008 modern 143 #23,160
2009 modern 155 #22,438
2010 modern 159 #22,577
2011 modern 159 #22,382
2012 modern 141 #24,258
2013 modern 141 #24,670
2014 modern 137 #25,345
2015 modern 141 #24,723
2016 modern 138 #25,127

Geography

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Where Sabars are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Newham, Brent, Manchester and Aylesbury Vale. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Newham 008 Newham
2 Brent 020 Brent
3 Manchester 008 Manchester
4 Aylesbury Vale 015 Aylesbury Vale
5 Manchester 058 Manchester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sabar

These lists show first names that appear often with the Sabar surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sabar

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Sabar, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Sabar surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Sabar household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Sabar is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Sabar is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Sabar falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sabar is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Sabar, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Sabar

The surname SABAR has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "sabara," which referred to a tribe of forest-dwellers or hunter-gatherers who inhabited parts of central and southern India.

In ancient Hindu texts, the Sabaras are mentioned as a Scheduled Tribe, indicating their historical presence and significance in the region. The earliest recorded instances of the SABAR surname can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the Punjab region.

One notable reference is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions the Sabaras as a distinct community residing in parts of present-day Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Over the centuries, the SABAR surname spread across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in areas where members of the community settled or migrated. Some variations in spelling, such as SABBAR or SABR, can also be found in historical records.

Among the individuals who carried the SABAR surname throughout history, a few notable figures include:

1. Bhai Mardana (c. 1459-1518), a renowned Muslim spiritual singer and lifelong companion of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. 2. Ishwar Singh Sabar (1892-1962), an Indian freedom fighter and political activist from Punjab, who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. 3. Raj Kumari Sabar (1920-2006), a renowned Indian folk singer and performer from Rajasthan, known for her contributions to the preservation of traditional Rajasthani music. 4. Dilip Kumar Sabar (born 1938), an Indian painter and sculptor from West Bengal, known for his works depicting rural life and the struggles of the working class. 5. Suresh Sabar (born 1961), a prominent Indian theatre director and playwright from Maharashtra, whose works have been widely acclaimed and performed across India and internationally.

While the SABAR surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it the rich history and cultural heritage of its origins.

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FAQ

Sabar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Sabar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016. That gives Sabar a modern rank of #25,127.

What does the Sabar surname mean?

An occupational surname indicating patience or fortitude.

What does the Sabar map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Sabar bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.