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

Raibon, 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 Raibon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raibon in America

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

The Raibon 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 Raibon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raibon 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 Raibon

The surname RAIBON is believed to have originated in Normandy, France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French words "raie" meaning "ray" or "streak" and "bon" meaning "good" or "well". This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with radiant or streaked hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Raybon". This entry indicates that the name was already in use in England shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066, brought over by Norman settlers.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various Latin manuscripts as "Raiebonus" and "Raybona", further demonstrating its Norman roots and evolution over time. During this period, it was also associated with the village of Raibon in Normandy, which may have served as a place of origin for some bearers of the name.

Notable historical figures with the surname RAIBON include:

1. Sir Robert RAIBON (c. 1250-1312), a Norman knight who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence under Edward I.
2. Jeanne RAIBON (c. 1320-1390), a renowned herbalist and healer in medieval France.
3. Thomas RAIBON (c. 1480-1548), an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers in London.
4. Pierre RAIBON (c. 1560-1625), a French explorer and navigator who accompanied Samuel de Champlain on his expeditions to the New World.
5. Elizabeth RAIBON (c. 1670-1745), an English poet and playwright whose works were published in the early 18th century.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, such as Raybon, Raybonne, and Raibonne, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolution. Despite its French origins, the surname RAIBON has been widely adopted across Europe and beyond, with bearers contributing to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raibon

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

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

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