Find out how popular the last name Albin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Albin.

Albin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Albin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albin in America

Albin is the 7765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albin surname appeared 4,273 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Albin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Albin

The surname Albin is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It derives from the Old English personal name Albyn, which itself comes from the Old English word "aelf" meaning "elf" or "supernatural being." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with an otherworldly or mysterious appearance or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Albin can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and property holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. Entries such as "Albinus" and "Albyn" appear in various counties, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname or a variant thereof.

In the 13th century, the Albin surname appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, an ancient census-like record of landholders and their holdings. This provides evidence of the name's continued use and establishment in England during the Middle Ages.

The surname Albin has also been associated with various place names throughout history. For example, the village of Alben in Hertfordshire is believed to be derived from the Old English words "alor" (alder tree) and "bury" (fortified place), suggesting a connection between the surname and geographical locations.

Notable individuals bearing the Albin surname include:

1. Henry Albin (c. 1624-1696), an English writer and illustrator known for his work on natural history.
2. Eleazar Albin (c. 1690-1742), an English naturalist and artist, known for his illustrations of insects and birds.
3. John Albin (c. 1585-1663), an English clergyman and writer who served as the Bishop of Killaloe and Kilfenora in Ireland.
4. Richard Albin (c. 1670-1736), an English lawyer and author who wrote on various legal topics.
5. Thomas Albin (c. 1595-1658), an English theologian and writer who served as the Rector of Woodchurch in Kent.

As the name spread and evolved over time, variations in spelling emerged, such as Albyn, Albeyn, and Albion, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic changes. However, the core elements of the name and its association with the Old English word "aelf" have remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Albin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Albin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Albin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Albin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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