2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Tabeek
An occupational surname likely referring to a maker of tabets, a type of fabric.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Tabeek. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tabeek 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Tabeek in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tabeek, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tabeek
The surname Tabeek has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Lebanon. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "tabiq," which means "layer" or "stratum," potentially referring to the layered terrain or settlements in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tabeek can be found in a manuscript titled "The Chronicles of Mount Lebanon," dating back to the 14th century. This manuscript mentions a family by the name of Tabeek residing in the villages of the Lebanese mountains. The name is also found in several historical records from the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over the region for several centuries.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Yusuf Tabeek was mentioned in a court document as a landowner and prominent member of the community in the village of Bhamdoun, located in the Chouf District of Lebanon. Another individual, Khalil Tabeek, born in 1732, was a respected scholar and theologian known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence.
During the 19th century, the surname Tabeek gained recognition through the works of Mikhail Tabeek, a renowned poet and writer born in 1830 in the village of Deir El Qamar. His poetry celebrated the beauty of the Lebanese landscapes and the resilience of its people. Mikhail Tabeek's literary works were widely acclaimed and helped to preserve the cultural heritage of the region.
Another notable figure with the surname Tabeek was Najla Tabeek, born in 1896. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Lebanon. Najla Tabeek established several schools and educational institutions, contributing significantly to the advancement of education and empowerment of women in her country.
Historically, the surname Tabeek has been associated with various place names in Lebanon, such as Bhamdoun, Deir El Qamar, and other villages in the mountainous regions. The spelling of the name has remained relatively consistent throughout the centuries, although minor variations may have existed in different historical records or dialects.
While the surname Tabeek is not among the most common in Lebanon or the Middle East, it has left its mark on the region's history and culture, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tabeek
Among Census respondents with the surname Tabeek, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Tabeek 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 Tabeek surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tabeek
Tabeek 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-8 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,708 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-8 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,097 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 15,708 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 8,097 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 Tabeek 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 | #142,108 | #150,205 | -5.7% |
| Count | 117 | 109 | -6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tabeek bearers went from 117 to 109 (-6.8% change). The surname moved down 8,097 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #150,205.
FAQ
Tabeek surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tabeek?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Tabeek. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Tabeek?
Tabeek ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Tabeek. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Tabeek.
Has Tabeek become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tabeek went from 117 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Tabeek?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tabeek, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tabeek in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tabeek appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Tabeek (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 Tabeek mean?
An occupational surname likely referring to a maker of tabets, a type of fabric. 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 Tabeek (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 share the surname Tabeek?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.