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

Habon, 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 Habon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Habon in America

Habon is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Habon surname appeared 153 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 Habon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Habon 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 Habon

The surname HABON is believed to have originated from England in the late 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hæg" meaning hedge or enclosure, and the suffix "-bun" which means dweller or one who lives near. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a hedged or enclosed area.

One of the earliest known records of the name HABON can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1195, where a person named William Hagebun is listed. The Pipe Rolls were a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, providing valuable insights into the names and locations of individuals during that time.

In the 13th century, the name appears to have evolved into various spellings such as Haghebun, Hayghebun, and Haybun. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the transition from Old English to Middle English.

During the 14th century, the HABON surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where a John Haybun is recorded as a taxpayer in 1327. These rolls were used to collect taxes from each parish and provide a glimpse into the distribution of the name across different regions.

One notable figure bearing the HABON surname was Richard Habon, a merchant and alderman who lived in the city of York in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in historical records from the York Civic Records, which document his involvement in local government and trade activities.

Another individual of note was Sir John Habon, a knight who served in the English army during the Wars of the Roses in the mid-15th century. He is mentioned in several chronicles and accounts of the battles between the House of York and the House of Lancaster.

The HABON surname can also be traced back to the village of Habon, located in the county of Staffordshire, England. This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 16th century, the HABON surname is found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, East Yorkshire, where several families bearing the name are recorded. This suggests that the name had a significant presence in that region during that period.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the HABON surname continued to appear in various records across England, such as wills, marriage registers, and tax records, indicating its enduring presence in various communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Habon

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

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

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