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

Jabbie, 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 Jabbie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jabbie in America

Jabbie is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jabbie surname appeared 228 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 Jabbie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jabbie 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 Jabbie

The surname Jabbie is believed to have originated in the West Midlands region of England during the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "gab," which meant "to prattle or chatter." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their talkative nature.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a John Jabbie is listed as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by that time.

During the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of England, with records showing individuals named Jabbie residing in counties such as Gloucestershire and Warwickshire. One notable figure from this period was William Jabbie, a merchant from Bristol who was mentioned in the city's customs records in 1387.

In the 15th century, the name took on various spelling variations, including Jabbey, Jabby, and Gabbey. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping at the time. One example of this is found in the Lincolnshire Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1424, where a Robert Jabbey is listed as a taxpayer.

The 16th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals with the Jabbie surname. One such person was Thomas Jabbie, a landowner from Worcestershire who was recorded in the Muster Rolls of 1539. Another was John Jabbie, a clergyman who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire from 1562 until his death in 1586.

As the name continued to spread throughout England in the 17th and 18th centuries, it also began to appear in various place names and surnames. For example, the village of Jabbieville in Shropshire was named after a local family with the surname Jabbie. Additionally, the surname Jabbieson arose as a patronymic form of Jabbie.

Notable figures from these centuries include Mary Jabbie (1634-1702), a philanthropist from Gloucestershire who founded a school for underprivileged children, and Richard Jabbie (1721-1795), a prominent merchant and landowner from Worcestershire.

As the surname Jabbie continued to evolve and spread throughout the centuries, it became associated with various trades and professions, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jabbie

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

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

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