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

Barabin, 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 Barabin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barabin in America

Barabin is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barabin surname appeared 156 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 Barabin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barabin 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 Barabin

The surname Barabin has its origins in Poland, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "baranina," which means "lamb meat" or "mutton." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who was involved in the trade or preparation of lamb meat.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barabin can be found in the historical records of the town of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan Barabin was mentioned in documents dating back to 1587. This suggests that the name had already become established in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Poland, with records indicating the presence of Barabins in cities like Warsaw and Gdansk. During this period, the name also underwent some variations in spelling, with forms such as "Barabyn" and "Barabien" being documented.

The Barabin surname is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Franciszek Barabin (1675-1745), a Polish nobleman and military leader who served in the army of King Augustus II of Poland. Another notable figure was Karol Barabin (1810-1879), a Polish botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the region.

In the 19th century, the name Barabin became more widespread, with records indicating families bearing this surname in various parts of Europe, including Germany, Austria, and Russia. This was likely due to migration and the expansion of trade and commerce during that period.

Other notable individuals with the surname Barabin include:

1. Andrzej Barabin (1892-1968), a Polish painter and art educator who taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow.
2. Janina Barabin (1903-1987), a Polish actress and singer who performed in numerous theater productions and films.
3. Marek Barabin (born 1954), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish parliament).
4. Ewa Barabin (born 1971), a Polish writer and journalist known for her novels and short stories.
5. Tomasz Barabin (born 1983), a Polish professional footballer who played as a defender for several clubs in Poland and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barabin

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

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

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