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

Jabouin, 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 Jabouin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jabouin in America

Jabouin is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jabouin surname appeared 162 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 Jabouin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jabouin 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 Jabouin

The surname Jabouin has its origins in France, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "jabouiner," which means "to chatter or babble." This suggests that the name was likely a nickname initially given to someone who was particularly talkative or loquacious.

The name Jabouin is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France, where it was first documented in historical records. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a manuscript from the 1560s, which mentions a Jean Jabouin living in the town of Rouen.

In the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there is no direct mention of the surname Jabouin. However, it is possible that some of the Norman settlers listed in the book may have had ancestors with this name.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Jabouin surname comes from the birth records of the village of Sainte-Mère-Église in Normandy. In 1602, a child named Pierre Jabouin was born to Jacques and Marie Jabouin, who were likely farmers or agricultural workers in the area.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the surname Jabouin. In the 17th century, a French author named Antoine Jabouin (1620-1689) wrote several works on theology and philosophy. Another notable figure was the 19th-century French artist and illustrator, Eugène Jabouin (1828-1898), who was known for his intricate etchings and engravings.

During the 18th century, a prominent member of the Jabouin family was François Jabouin (1735-1812), who served as a magistrate and judge in the French city of Lyon. His son, Jean-Baptiste Jabouin (1765-1842), followed in his footsteps and became a respected lawyer and legal scholar.

In more recent times, a notable figure with the surname Jabouin was the French writer and poet, Marcel Jabouin (1904-1985), who was known for his poetic works exploring themes of nature and spirituality.

While the surname Jabouin has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Canada and the United States, likely due to immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jabouin

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

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

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