2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Raibon
Derived from the French "rayon", meaning ray or beam.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Raibon. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Raibon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Raibon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Raibon, the largest self-reported group is Black at 80.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.7%) and White (6.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Raibon
Among Census respondents with the surname Raibon, the largest self-reported group is Black at 80.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.7%) and White (6.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Raibon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Raibon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American80.2% · 97
- Two or more races10.7% · 13
- White6.6% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Raibon
Raibon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+7 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,192 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+14 bearers (+13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,319 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+7.0%) | Down 2,192 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.1%) | Up 11,319 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Raibon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #141,309 | 7.4% |
| Count | 107 | 121 | 13.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Raibon bearers went from 107 to 121 (+13.1% change). The surname moved up 11,319 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #141,309.
FAQ
Raibon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Raibon?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Raibon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Raibon?
Raibon ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Raibon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Raibon.
Has Raibon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Raibon went from 107 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 14 (+13.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Raibon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Raibon, the largest self-reported group is Black at 80.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.7%) and White (6.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Raibon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.2% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Raibon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (80.2%), Two or More Races (10.7%), White (6.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Raibon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Raibon mean?
Derived from the French "rayon", meaning ray or beam. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Raibon (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Raibon?
Want to know how common the surname Raibon is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.