Show ContentsSabini History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Sabini surname comes from the Latin personal name Sabinus. Much of the early popularity of this personal name comes from suffered Saint Sabina, martyred in Rome in around 126 AD, there is a 4th century basilica in Rome named for her.

Early Origins of the Sabini family

The surname Sabini was first found in Paganico Sabino, a comune in the Province of Rieti, Latium, about 50 km northeast of Rome and about 25 km southeast of Rieti or Monteleone Sabino, a comune located about 45 km northeast of Rome and about 20 km south of Rieti or at Varco Sabino, comune in the same area. These places are all small municipalities but they are in the heart of the Sabino dialect, a Romance language which is found through the northern part of province of Aquila and the whole province of Rieti.

Early History of the Sabini family

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Sabini Spelling Variations

In comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Sabini include Savini, Savinio, Savina, Sabini, Sabino and others.

Early Notables of the Sabini family

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United States Sabini migration to the United States +

Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Sabini or a variant listed above:

Sabini Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Z. Sabini, (b. 1846), aged 34, Italian settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "France" in 1880 [1]
  • Z. Sabini, (b. 1848), aged 32, Italian settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "France" in 1880 [1]
  • David Sabini, (b. 1863), aged 18, English settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Levage" in 1881 [1]
  • Antonio Sabini, (b. 1859), aged 18, Italian settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Vincenzo Florio" in 1881 [1]
  • Agustino Sabini, (b. 1843), aged 42, Italian settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Leerdan" in 1885 [1]
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Sabini Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Agostino Sabini, (b. 1879), aged 21, Italian settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Manilla" in 1900 [1]
  • Alberico Sabini, (b. 1879), aged 27, Italian settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Bulgaria" in 1906 [1]
  • Agostino Sabini, (b. 1886), aged 21, Italian settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "La Provence" in 1907 [1]
  • Amalia Sabini, (b. 1892), aged 17, Italian settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Moltke" in 1909 [1]


  1. Ellis Island Search. Retrieved 13th December 2022 from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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