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

Faubion, 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 Faubion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faubion in America

Faubion is the 23817th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faubion surname appeared 1,061 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 Faubion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faubion 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 Faubion

The surname Faubion originates from France and can be traced back to the early 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "faubourg," meaning "suburb" or "outskirts of a town." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in the suburbs or outskirts of a particular French town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Faubion can be found in the Chartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Bertin, a medieval cartulary dating back to the 13th century. The document mentions a "Robertus de Fauborc," which is likely an early spelling variation of the surname.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. Variations in spelling, such as "Fauborg," "Fauborc," and "Faubourg," were common during this time due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and the evolution of language.

Historically, the surname Faubion was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Jean Faubion, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) and participated in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

Another prominent figure was Marie Faubion, a French noblewoman who lived during the 16th century. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support for the arts and literature.

In the 17th century, the name gained recognition through Pierre Faubion, a French scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics such as metaphysics and epistemology. His works were widely read and influential during the Age of Enlightenment.

The 18th century saw the rise of Jacques Faubion, a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais-Royal and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

During the 19th century, the name Faubion gained international recognition with the birth of Honoré Faubion, a French painter and sculptor who was a member of the Impressionist movement. His works, including landscapes and portraits, are celebrated for their use of light and color.

While the surname Faubion has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to North America, where it was carried by French immigrants and their descendants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faubion

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

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

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