Sapir (surname)

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

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References

  1. Thomas Heath (April 26, 2013). "Michael Sapir, founder of ProShares and a champion of the ETF". Washington Post. Retrieved August 31, 2023.