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

Jaboin, 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 Jaboin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaboin in America

Jaboin is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaboin surname appeared 104 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 Jaboin.

The history of the last name Jaboin

The surname JABOIN has its origins in France, with the first recorded instances appearing in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "jabine," which referred to a type of basket or container used for carrying goods. This suggests that the name may have originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold these baskets.

One of the earliest known references to the JABOIN name can be found in the records of the commune of Trémonzey in the Vosges region of northeastern France. A document from 1587 mentions a certain Jean JABOIN, who was a resident of the village at that time. This area was historically part of the Duchy of Lorraine, which might explain the origins of the name.

In the 17th century, the JABOIN name appears to have spread to other regions of France, with records showing a Pierre JABOIN born in 1629 in the village of Dieulefit in the Drôme department of southeastern France. Another notable individual from this period was Jacques JABOIN, a merchant who lived in the city of Rouen in Normandy in the late 1600s.

As the name spread across France, it also began to appear in various spellings, such as JABOUYN, JABOUIN, and JABOING, reflecting local dialect variations. Some of these alternative spellings may have been influenced by place names, such as the village of Jaboin in the Hautes-Alpes department of southeastern France.

One of the most prominent individuals with the JABOIN surname was François JABOIN, a French painter and engraver who lived from 1612 to 1668. He was known for his religious paintings and works depicting scenes from classical mythology.

Another notable figure was Jean-Baptiste JABOIN, a French soldier and adventurer who lived from 1765 to 1834. He fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and later traveled to the United States, where he served as a guide and interpreter for various expeditions exploring the American West.

In the 19th century, the JABOIN name continued to appear in various regions of France, with records showing individuals such as Marie JABOIN (1801-1875), a farmer from the village of Couffé in the Loire-Atlantique department, and Auguste JABOIN (1832-1904), a merchant from the city of Marseille.

Overall, the surname JABOIN has a rich history in France, with its origins likely rooted in an occupational name related to basket-making. While it has remained relatively uncommon, the name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, soldiers, and merchants, throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaboin

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

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 Jaboin 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.

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

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