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

Fabiny, 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 Fabiny surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fabiny in America

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

The Fabiny 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 Fabiny.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fabiny 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 Fabiny

The surname Fabiny is believed to have originated in Hungary, and its earliest known usage dates back to the late 16th century. It is likely derived from the Hungarian word "fábincs," which translates to "small wooden bench." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a craftsman or woodworker who specialized in creating such benches.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Fabiny name can be found in a Hungarian census record from the town of Eger, dated 1598. This document lists a "Janos Fabiny" as a resident of the town. Further references to individuals bearing this surname appear in various Hungarian parish records and legal documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, indicating that the name had become well-established in various regions of the country during this time period.

In the 19th century, the Fabiny name gained some prominence with the birth of Rezső Fabiny (1800-1876), a Hungarian poet and writer who was known for his works celebrating Hungarian culture and traditions. Another notable figure was Teofil Fabiny (1861-1936), a Catholic priest and writer who founded several educational institutions in Hungary.

As the 20th century dawned, the Fabiny name continued to be represented by notable individuals, such as Tibor Fabiny (1895-1976), a Hungarian-American chemist who made significant contributions to the development of synthetic rubber and plastics. Additionally, Ferenc Fabiny (1917-2004) was a renowned Hungarian artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited internationally.

One of the most recent prominent individuals bearing the Fabiny surname was Tamás Fabiny (1936-2019), a Hungarian Lutheran bishop and theologian who played a crucial role in the formation of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Hungary after the fall of communism.

Throughout its history, the Fabiny name has maintained a strong connection to its Hungarian roots, with many individuals bearing this surname contributing to various fields, including literature, religion, science, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fabiny

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

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

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