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

Karaban, 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 Karaban surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Karaban in America

Karaban is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Karaban surname appeared 136 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 Karaban.

The history of the last name Karaban

The surname Karaban is of Ukrainian origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Kievan Rus, an ancient East Slavic state that encompassed parts of modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.

The name Karaban is derived from the Ukrainian word "kara," which means "punishment" or "retribution." It is speculated that the name was initially given to individuals who were tasked with enforcing laws or carrying out punishments within their communities.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Karaban can be found in the Kievan Chronicle, a primary source documenting the history of Kievan Rus from the 9th to the 12th century. The chronicle mentions a figure named Karaban, who served as a high-ranking official in the court of Prince Sviatoslav I (942-972).

In the 17th century, the name Karaban gained prominence in the region of Zaporizhian Sich, a semi-autonomous Cossack territory located in present-day Ukraine. Records from this period indicate that several Cossack military leaders and influential figures bore the surname Karaban.

Amongst the notable individuals with the surname Karaban throughout history, one can mention:

1. Yuri Karaban (1858-1921), a prominent Ukrainian writer and playwright who contributed to the development of Ukrainian literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. Ivan Karaban (1892-1957), a Ukrainian painter and art educator, known for his landscapes and portraiture. He played a significant role in the Ukrainian avant-garde movement of the early 20th century.

3. Hryhoriy Karaban (1904-1983), a Ukrainian historian and archaeologist, who specialized in the study of ancient Slavic cultures and their influence on modern Ukrainian society.

4. Oleksandr Karaban (born 1962), a Ukrainian politician and former member of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament), who served as the Minister of Environmental Protection from 2005 to 2006.

5. Volodymyr Karaban (born 1976), a Ukrainian professional football player, who had a successful career playing for various clubs in Ukraine and Russia during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Over time, the surname Karaban has spread beyond its Ukrainian roots, with descendants bearing the name found in various parts of Eastern Europe and beyond. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Ukraine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Karaban

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

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

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