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UK surname

Sabat

A surname with possible origins from the Latin word "sabbatum" meaning Saturday or Sabbath.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester and Bolton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sabat is 118 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

113

2016, ranked #28,691

Peak year

2010

118 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 113 in 2016, ranked #28,691.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Sabat surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sabat surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sabat 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
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 68 #30,810
1998 modern 65 #31,477
1999 modern 72 #30,955
2000 modern 72 #30,977
2001 modern 71 #30,907
2002 modern 69 #31,527
2003 modern 68 #31,689
2004 modern 80 #30,679
2005 modern 73 #31,616
2006 modern 82 #30,933
2007 modern 92 #29,929
2008 modern 94 #29,950
2009 modern 107 #28,483
2010 modern 118 #27,404
2011 modern 110 #28,478
2012 modern 105 #29,362
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 118 #27,961
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 113 #28,691

Geography

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Where Sabats 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 Leicester and Bolton. 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 Leicester 027 Leicester
2 Leicester 017 Leicester
3 Leicester 021 Leicester
4 Leicester 018 Leicester
5 Bolton 021 Bolton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sabat

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sabat

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Sabat, 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 Sabat 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 Sabat 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Sabat is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Sabat 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

Sabat falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sabat is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Sabat, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Sabat

The surname Sabat has its origins in the Middle Ages, tracing back to the 12th century in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. It is believed to be derived from the old Slavic word "sabata," meaning Saturday. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who was born or worked on a Saturday.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sabat can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of historical documents from Bohemia, dating back to 1235. This record mentions a man named Sabatus de Praga, which translates to Sabat of Prague.

During the 14th century, the name Sabat appeared in various records across Central Europe, including the Burgher Book of the town of Brno in Moravia (now part of the Czech Republic). In this document, dated 1349, a man named Hanusch Sabat is mentioned, indicating the presence of the name in the region.

In the 16th century, the name Sabat gained prominence in Poland, where it was often associated with the Jewish community. One notable example is Rabbi Moses Isserles, also known as Rema or Remuh (1520-1572), who was a renowned Talmudic scholar and author of significant works on Jewish law.

Another prominent figure with the surname Sabat was Jacobus Sabatinus (1510-1584), an Italian Renaissance scholar and philosopher from Cesena. He wrote several treatises on logic and metaphysics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, the name Sabat was found in various parts of Europe, including Germany and France. One notable individual was Johann Sabat (1630-1695), a German composer and organist who served as the court musician for the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach.

As the centuries progressed, the name Sabat continued to spread across different regions, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging. Some notable individuals with this surname include Simón Sabat Navarro (1845-1918), a Costa Rican politician and diplomat, and Wacław Sabat (1848-1937), a Polish painter and art teacher.

Throughout its history, the surname Sabat has been associated with diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultures and communities that have embraced it over the centuries.

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FAQ

Sabat surname: questions and answers

How common is the Sabat surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 113 in 2016. That gives Sabat a modern rank of #28,691.

What does the Sabat surname mean?

A surname with possible origins from the Latin word "sabbatum" meaning Saturday or Sabbath.

What does the Sabat map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Sabat 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.