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

Rabbers, 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 Rabbers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rabbers in America

Rabbers is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rabbers surname appeared 107 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 Rabbers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rabbers 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 Rabbers

The surname Rabbers is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "rabben," which means "to rove or wander." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who lived a nomadic lifestyle or traveled frequently.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rabbers can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1285, where a certain William Rabbers is mentioned. This document provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames in medieval England.

During the 14th century, the name Rabbers appears to have been particularly concentrated in the northern counties of England, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. This is evidenced by several entries in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from the late 1300s, which reference individuals with the surname Rabbers.

In the 15th century, the surname Rabbers began to spread more widely across England. One notable figure from this period was John Rabbers, who was born in Lincolnshire in 1421. He served as a soldier during the Wars of the Roses and is mentioned in several contemporary accounts.

As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the surname varied, with variations such as Rabber, Rabor, and Raber appearing in various records. One intriguing example is the case of Thomas Raber, a merchant from Bristol who was involved in the transatlantic trade in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Rabbers gained prominence in the American colonies, as several individuals with this surname were among the early settlers. One such individual was William Rabbers, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and went on to establish a successful tobacco plantation.

The 18th century saw the emergence of some notable figures with the surname Rabbers. One example is Samuel Rabbers, a renowned clockmaker from London who was born in 1712. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, the Rabbers surname became associated with various trades and professions. One such individual was Richard Rabbers, a successful industrialist from Manchester who lived from 1823 to 1892 and was instrumental in the development of textile manufacturing in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname Rabbers has been borne by individuals from diverse walks of life, ranging from soldiers and merchants to artisans and industrialists. While the exact origins of the name may be shrouded in mystery, its enduring presence across centuries and continents is a testament to its resilience and the rich tapestry of human experience it represents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rabbers

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

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

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