Sapir (surname)

Sapir is a surname (see Shapiro for etymology). Notable people with the surname include:


 * André Sapir, Belgian economist
 * Edward Sapir, American anthropologist and linguist
 * J. David Sapir, his son, also an anthropologist and linguist
 * Esteban Sapir, Argentine cinematographer and director
 * Estelle Sapir, Polish Holocaust survivor
 * Gal Sapir, Israeli footballer
 * Jacques Sapir, French economist
 * Mark Sapir, Russian-American mathematician
 * Michael Sapir, American businessperson, founder of ProShares
 * Pinchas Sapir, Israeli politician
 * Richard Sapir, American novelist
 * Tamir Sapir, American businessman
 * Yosef Sapir, Israeli politician