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Sebben Surname Meaning

Italian (Veneto): probably from a dialect short form of the personal name Nascimbene ‘you are born well’. In some cases possibly also Flemish: patronymic from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with sigi ‘victory’ + an element beginning with b- (for example bald ‘brave’ or brand ‘sword’).

Alternatively, it may derive from Sebbe, a variant of Seppe, which is a pet form of Josef (see Joseph). This highlights the linguistic connections between different cultures and the evolution of names over time.

Moreover, this surname is very rare in Belgium, reflecting regional differences in name distribution.

The combination of various linguistic elements contributes to the rich tapestry of naming conventions found in Italian and Flemish cultures.

Understanding the origins of surnames can provide insight into personal histories and cultural identities.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

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You can see how Sebben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sebben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sebben family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebben's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sebben families in 1911.

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There are 289 military records available for the last name Sebben. For the veterans among your Sebben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sebben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sebben in 1962 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

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