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

Derbin, 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 Derbin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derbin in America

Derbin is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derbin surname appeared 186 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 Derbin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derbin 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 Derbin

The surname Derbin originates from England, with records indicating its presence as early as the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "derbyn," meaning "to receive" or "to accept." This surname may have been initially bestowed upon someone who held a position or occupation involving receiving or accepting goods or services.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Derbin can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated 1275, where a Robert Derbin is mentioned as a landowner. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327, suggesting its widespread use across various regions of England during the medieval period.

In the 15th century, records show a John Derbin residing in the village of Little Wolford, Warwickshire. This entry, found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1428, provides insights into the geographical distribution of the surname during that era.

The name Derbin has also been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Richard Derbin, a merchant and ship owner from Bristol, England, who lived in the late 16th century and was involved in trade with the Americas and the West Indies.

Another notable figure was William Derbin, a scholar and theologian born in 1650 in Yorkshire. He was renowned for his contributions to religious studies and served as a rector in the Church of England.

In the 18th century, the name Derbin gained prominence with the birth of James Derbin (1720-1798), a renowned architect and builder who was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in London, including St. Mary's Church in Marylebone.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Samuel Derbin (1812-1879), an influential politician and member of the British Parliament, representing the constituency of Nottingham from 1857 to 1868.

The name Derbin has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Derbin Farm in Hertfordshire and Derbin Hill in Shropshire, further solidifying its historical roots and geographical significance.

While the surname Derbin may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and cultural significance remain deeply embedded in the annals of English heritage, serving as a testament to the diverse origins and fascinating stories behind many of the world's surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derbin

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

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

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