2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Grabin
A surname derived from a place name in Poland or Ukraine.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Grabin. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Grabin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Grabin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Grabin, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (9.1%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Grabin
The surname Grabin is believed to have originated in Poland, where it first emerged in the early 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Polish word "grab," meaning "hornbeam tree" or "oak tree," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a grove of oak or hornbeam trees.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grabin can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of court records from the Polish city of Krakow, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a certain "Jan Grabin" who was a landowner and nobleman in the region.
In the 16th century, the Grabin name appears in various ecclesiastical records and parish registers from various parts of Poland, indicating its spread across the country. One notable figure from this time was Stanisław Grabin (1541-1605), a Catholic priest and theologian who served as a canon in the Archdiocese of Krakow.
By the 17th century, the Grabin surname had become well-established in Poland, with several members of the family holding positions of prominence. One such individual was Jakub Grabin (1603-1672), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War of the mid-17th century.
As the centuries progressed, the Grabin name continued to be associated with various notable figures in Polish history. In the 18th century, there was Franciszek Grabin (1717-1789), a Polish writer and historian who authored several works on the history of Poland and its various regions.
Another noteworthy individual with the Grabin surname was Karol Grabin (1801-1867), a Polish painter and art teacher who was renowned for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in several museums and galleries across Poland.
While the Grabin name has its roots firmly planted in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. Over the years, individuals bearing this surname have made their mark in various fields, carrying on the legacy of a name with a rich and fascinating history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Grabin
Among Census respondents with the surname Grabin, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (9.1%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Grabin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Grabin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.8% · 99
- Asian and Pacific Islander9.1% · 11
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Grabin
Grabin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#121,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
+15 bearers (+11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 3,282 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-21 bearers (-14.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,719 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #121,590 | 142 | 0.05 | +15 bearers (+11.8%) | Up 3,282 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-14.8%) | Down 19,719 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Grabin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,590 | #141,309 | -16.2% |
| Count | 142 | 121 | -14.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Grabin bearers went from 142 to 121 (-14.8% change). The surname moved down 19,719 positions in the national ranking, going from #121,590 to #141,309.
FAQ
Grabin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Grabin?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Grabin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Grabin?
Grabin ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Grabin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Grabin.
Has Grabin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Grabin went from 142 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 21 (-14.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #121,590 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Grabin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Grabin, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (9.1%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Grabin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.8% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Grabin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (9.1%), Two or More Races (5.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Grabin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Grabin mean?
A surname derived from a place name in Poland or Ukraine. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Grabin (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Grabin?
Want to know how many people are called Grabin? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.