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

Iben, 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 Iben surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iben in America

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

The Iben 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 Iben.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iben 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 Iben

The surname IBEN originates from Denmark, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a variation of the Old Norse personal name "Ibin," which itself is derived from the Germanic word "iba," meaning "yew tree."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IBEN can be found in the Danish Census of 1787, where it appears as a surname in the region of Jutland. This suggests that the name may have originated in this area before spreading to other parts of Denmark.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name IBEN was Hans Iben (1598-1648), a Danish theologian and writer who served as a pastor in the town of Roskilde. His works, which included sermons and religious treatises, were influential during his time.

Another historical figure with the surname IBEN was Carl Iben (1807-1875), a Danish businessman and politician who served as a member of the Folketing (Danish Parliament) in the mid-19th century. He was known for his involvement in the development of the Danish sugar industry.

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname IBEN was Jørgen Iben (1901-1985), a Danish architect who designed several notable buildings in Copenhagen, including the Thorvaldsens Museum and the Royal Danish Horticultural Society's Garden Hall.

Another notable bearer of the name IBEN was Erik Iben (1918-2002), a Danish painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his abstract expressionist works. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces throughout Denmark.

Lastly, in more recent times, Søren Iben Jensen (born 1975) is a Danish actor and director who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, both in Denmark and internationally. He is particularly known for his role in the critically acclaimed Danish drama series "Borgen."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iben

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

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

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