Labine
A French surname meaning "the beech tree" or "the beechen wood".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 617 Americans carry the last name Labine. That puts it at #40,261 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.18 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 555,518 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Labine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
617
1 in 555,518
Census rank
#40,261
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
544
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 544 bearers of the surname Labine in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 40261st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Labine, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Labine
The surname Labine is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "labin," which referred to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or worked with a small watercourse.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Labine can be found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Chartres, a collection of charters from the 11th and 12th centuries related to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Chartres, France. In this document, a certain Robertus de Labine is listed as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1145.
In the 13th century, there are records of a knight named Guillelmus de Labine who served under King Louis IX of France during the Seventh Crusade (1248-1254). Guillelmus is believed to have hailed from the region of Normandy, where the name Labine was particularly prevalent.
During the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname Labine was Jean Labine (1525-1589), a French Protestant theologian and author who wrote extensively on matters of faith and doctrine. He was born in the town of Dieppe and played a significant role in the spread of Calvinism in France.
In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Jacques Labine (1610-1672), a French explorer and navigator who was among the first Europeans to map and chart the coastline of present-day New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in Canada.
Another individual of note was Marie-Louise Labine (1708-1781), a French noblewoman and philanthropist who was renowned for her charitable works and support of various religious institutions in Paris.
While the surname Labine has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and parts of Europe, through migration and settlement patterns over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Labine
Among Census respondents with the surname Labine, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Labine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Labine surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0%
- Two or more races3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8%
- Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Labine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,261 | #40,261 | 0.0% |
| Count | 544 | 544 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Labine bearers went from 544 to 544 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #40,261 to #40,261.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Labine
FAQ
Labine surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Labine?
The surname Labine holds position #40,261 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 617 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Labine surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Labine, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.