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

Baraban, 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 Baraban surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baraban in America

Baraban is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baraban surname appeared 118 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Baraban.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baraban 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 Baraban

The surname BARABAN has its origins in Russia, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Russian word "baraban," which means "drum" or "drummer." The name likely originated from a person's occupation or a descriptive nickname related to drumming or making drums.

In the 17th century, the BARABAN name appeared in various historical documents, including tax records and military registers. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Ivan Baraban, a drummer in the Russian Imperial Army during the reign of Tsar Alexis I (1629-1676).

As the name spread across Russia, it also took on different spellings, such as Barabanov and Barabanchikov, which were variations reflecting patronymic or diminutive forms. The BARABAN surname was particularly prevalent in regions like Tambov, Voronezh, and Ryazan, where drum-making and military drummers were common.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with Mikhail Baraban (1737-1810), a prominent Russian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. Another notable figure was Pyotr Baraban (1768-1842), a Russian admiral who played a crucial role in several naval battles during the Napoleonic Wars.

The 19th century saw the BARABAN name spread further across the Russian Empire, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and beyond. One such notable figure was Nikolai Baraban (1836-1902), a Russian architect who designed several iconic buildings in Moscow, including the Baroque Revival-style Simonov Monastery.

In the early 20th century, the name gained international recognition with the birth of Mikhail Baraban (1907-1989), a celebrated Russian-American painter and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works. His art was exhibited in prestigious galleries across Europe and the United States.

Throughout its history, the BARABAN surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from military personnel and artists to scientists and architects. While its origins can be traced back to Russia, the name has since spread globally, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences of the Russian diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baraban

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

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 Baraban 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 Baraban 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 Baraban was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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