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

Carabine, 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 Carabine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carabine in America

Carabine is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carabine surname appeared 124 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 Carabine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carabine 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 Carabine

The surname Carabine is of French origin, with its roots tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "carabin," which referred to a soldier or cavalryman armed with a carbine, a lightweight musket or firearm. The name likely originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas with a strong military presence or where carbine manufacturing took place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carabine can be found in the parish records of Normandy, dating back to the early 17th century. Interestingly, it appears that the surname was initially spelled as "Carabine" or "Carabyne" before evolving into its current form over time.

In the late 17th century, the name Carabine began appearing in various historical records, including military rolls and tax registers. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been involved in military service or related occupations during this period.

Notable individuals with the surname Carabine include Jean-Baptiste Carabine (1693-1768), a French military officer who served in the War of the Austrian Succession. Another notable figure was Louis Carabine (1721-1795), a renowned gunsmith and inventor credited with developing an early breech-loading carbine design.

In the 18th century, the Carabine family established roots in the Burgundy region of France, where they were involved in the wine trade and viticulture. One prominent member was Pierre Carabine (1745-1821), a successful winemaker and vineyard owner whose estate produced some of the region's finest vintages.

During the French Revolution, the Carabine name gained further recognition when Marie-Antoinette Carabine (1763-1793) became a vocal supporter of the revolutionary cause. She was eventually arrested and executed for her political activities, becoming a martyr for the revolution.

In the 19th century, the Carabine family expanded their reach, with members settling in various parts of Europe and North America. Notably, Antoine Carabine (1812-1887) was a renowned architect in Paris, responsible for designing several iconic buildings and monuments in the city.

Throughout its history, the surname Carabine has been associated with various professions, including military service, firearms manufacturing, wine-making, and architecture, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carabine

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

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

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