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

Sablon, 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 Sablon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sablon in America

Sablon is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sablon surname appeared 213 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 Sablon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sablon 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 Sablon

The surname SABLON is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "sablon," which means "sand" or "sandy soil." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or worked on sandy terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SABLON surname dates back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, France. The name appeared in various forms, such as "de Sablon," "du Sablon," and "le Sablon," indicating that the bearers were associated with a specific location or area.

In the 14th century, the SABLON name was mentioned in several historical records and documents, including the Cartulaires de Normandie. These records refer to individuals with the SABLON surname residing in various villages and towns across Normandy.

During the 15th century, the SABLON name spread beyond Normandy to other parts of France and neighboring regions. One notable person with this surname was Jean SABLON (c. 1430-1503), a French clergyman and scholar who served as the Bishop of Toul from 1492 until his death.

In the 16th century, the SABLON name continued to be present in various parts of France. One prominent figure was Claude SABLON (c. 1520-1580), a French architect and engineer who was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several notable buildings in Paris and other cities.

As the SABLON name spread across Europe, it also appeared in different spellings and variations, such as "Sablon," "Sablons," and "Sablonier." One notable bearer of this name was Hendrik SABLON (1582-1650), a Flemish painter known for his religious and historical works.

In the 17th century, the SABLON surname was also found in regions outside of France, including the Netherlands and Belgium. One prominent figure from this period was Pieter SABLON (1620-1688), a Dutch Golden Age painter specializing in still-life and genre paintings.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the SABLON name continued to be present across various parts of Europe, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in various fields, such as art, literature, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sablon

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

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

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