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

Barbon, 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 Barbon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barbon in America

Barbon is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barbon surname appeared 260 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 Barbon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barbon 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 Barbon

The surname Barbon is believed to have originated in France, with its earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "barbon," which means "bearded one" or "elderly man." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a prominent beard or of an advanced age.

The name is thought to have first appeared in the region of Normandy, where it was likely associated with a particular family or individual. As the name spread across France, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Barbonne, Barbounne, and Barbun.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Barbon can be found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Louviers, a medieval cartulary from the 12th century, which mentions a person named Robertus Barbon.

Over the centuries, the name Barbon has been associated with several notable individuals. For instance, in the 14th century, there was a French nobleman named Jean Barbon who served as a councilor to King Charles V. Another prominent figure was Nicolas Barbon, a prominent English economist and builder who lived from 1640 to 1698 and is considered one of the pioneers of modern insurance practices.

In the literary realm, François Barbon (1630-1700) was a French writer and playwright known for his satirical works, while Antoine Barbon (1744-1824) was a French dramatist and poet who gained recognition for his tragedies and comedies.

Interestingly, the name Barbon also has connections to certain place names. In the 16th century, there was a village called Barbonne in the Ardennes region of France, which may have derived its name from the surname or contributed to its origin.

Throughout history, the Barbon surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, clergymen, and military personnel. While its exact origins remain somewhat obscured by time, the name's enduring presence serves as a testament to its historical significance and the diverse journeys of those who have borne it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barbon

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

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

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