2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jaboro
A locational surname likely referring to someone from Jaboro, a village in Sweden.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Jaboro. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jaboro 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Jaboro in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jaboro, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Black (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jaboro
The surname JABORO is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, Spain, during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic words "jabal," meaning mountain, and "ro," meaning river or stream. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who lived near a river flowing through a mountainous area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the JABORO surname can be found in a Spanish census conducted in 1587 in the town of Ronda, located in the Malaga province of Andalusia. The document lists a family headed by a man named Juan JABORO, indicating that the name was already established in the region at that time.
During the early 17th century, the JABORO name appeared in several historical records related to the Spanish Inquisition. In 1612, a man named Pedro JABORO was brought before the Inquisition tribunal in Seville on charges of practicing Jewish rituals in secret. While the outcome of his case is unclear, this record provides a glimpse into the challenges faced by those with the JABORO surname during the tumultuous period of the Inquisition.
One notable figure in the history of the JABORO name was Maria JABORO, a prominent landowner and philanthropist who lived in the city of Cordoba in the late 18th century. She was known for her generous donations to local churches and her efforts to improve the living conditions of the city's poor.
In the 19th century, the JABORO surname spread beyond Spain as individuals bearing the name immigrated to various parts of the world. For instance, in 1832, a man named Rodrigo JABORO settled in the town of Punta Arenas, Chile, where he established a successful trading business.
Another significant figure was José JABORO, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars of the 1830s and 1840s. He rose through the ranks and eventually became a general, playing a crucial role in several key battles during the conflict.
In the 20th century, the JABORO name gained international recognition with the accomplishments of the writer and poet Juana JABORO, who was born in Seville in 1912. Her works, which explored themes of identity and the experiences of women in Spanish society, earned her numerous literary awards and critical acclaim.
While the JABORO surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and crosses national borders. From its humble beginnings in the mountains of Andalusia to its presence in various parts of the world, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of numerous communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jaboro
Among Census respondents with the surname Jaboro, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Black (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Jaboro 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 Jaboro surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 111
- Black or African American4.2% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jaboro
Jaboro appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+16 bearers (+15.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,995 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.4%) | Up 13,995 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 Jaboro 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 | #156,044 | #142,049 | 9.0% |
| Count | 104 | 120 | 15.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jaboro bearers went from 104 to 120 (+15.4% change). The surname moved up 13,995 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #142,049.
FAQ
Jaboro surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jaboro?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Jaboro. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Jaboro?
Jaboro ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Jaboro. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Jaboro.
Has Jaboro become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jaboro went from 104 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 16 (+15.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Jaboro?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jaboro, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Black (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Jaboro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jaboro appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Black (4.2%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Jaboro (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 Jaboro mean?
A locational surname likely referring to someone from Jaboro, a village in Sweden. 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 Jaboro (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 have the last name Jaboro?
See how many people have the surname Jaboro on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.