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

Karabin, 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 Karabin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Karabin in America

Karabin is the 50960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Karabin surname appeared 409 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 Karabin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Karabin 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 Karabin

The surname Karabin originates from Poland and is believed to have emerged around the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "karabin," which means "rifle" or "carbine." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were skilled in firearm production or usage, such as gunsmiths or soldiers.

One of the earliest known records of the Karabin name dates back to the late 16th century, appearing in historical documents from the Krakow region of southern Poland. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled with variations like "Karabyn" or "Karabinski," reflecting regional linguistic differences.

In the 17th century, the Karabin name began to spread throughout other parts of Poland, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in cities like Warsaw and Poznan. This could be attributed to the mobility of artisans and soldiers during this time, as well as the expansion of Polish settlements.

One noteworthy figure in history with the Karabin surname was Jan Karabin, a Polish military commander who fought against the Swedish invasion during the Deluge (1655-1660). He gained recognition for his strategic leadership and defense of the city of Krakow.

Another prominent individual was Stanisław Karabin (1659-1719), a Polish priest and historian who authored several works documenting the events of the Northern Wars and the reign of King Jan III Sobieski.

In the 19th century, the Karabin name appeared in historical records from the Galicia region, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This suggests that some Karabin families may have migrated or been displaced due to the political and territorial changes affecting Poland during this period.

Andrzej Karabin (1846-1921) was a renowned Polish painter and illustrator who gained recognition for his portraiture and works depicting scenes from Polish history and folklore.

Towards the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, the Karabin surname can be found in emigration records, as many Polish families sought new opportunities and settled in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and other countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Karabin

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

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

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