2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tabellion
A surname for an occupation dealing with notarial acts or public documents.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Tabellion. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tabellion 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Tabellion in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tabellion, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tabellion
The surname Tabellion is of French origin, dating back to the Medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "tabellion," which referred to a public notary or scribe who was authorized to draw up legal documents and contracts.
The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas around Paris and Normandy, where the profession of notaries and scribes was prevalent during the Middle Ages. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient tax rolls, census records, and legal documents from the 12th and 13th centuries.
One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Tabellion was Jacques Tabellion, a renowned notary who lived in Paris during the late 13th century. His name appears in several legal documents and contracts from that era, attesting to his reputation as a skilled scribe.
Another notable figure was Jean Tabellion, a prominent notary from the town of Rouen in Normandy, who lived in the early 15th century. He was known for his meticulous record-keeping and played a vital role in documenting various legal transactions and agreements within the local community.
In the 16th century, the name Tabellion appeared in the records of the village of Tabellion-sur-Oise, located in the northern region of France. This place name likely derived from the surname itself, suggesting that the Tabellion family had established a presence in the area during that time.
One of the more famous bearers of the name was Pierre Tabellion, a respected lawyer and legal scholar who lived in Paris during the 17th century. He authored several influential treatises on French law and was highly regarded for his expertise in the field of jurisprudence.
In the 18th century, the name Tabellion was associated with a prominent family of landowners and merchants from the region of Champagne. Nicolas Tabellion, born in 1725, was a successful wine merchant who played a significant role in the local economy and trade.
While the Tabellion surname may have its roots in the legal profession of medieval France, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe and beyond as families migrated and settled in new regions. Today, the name can be found in various countries, although it remains relatively uncommon.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tabellion
Among Census respondents with the surname Tabellion, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Tabellion 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 Tabellion surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 99
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tabellion
Tabellion 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,548 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-11 bearers (-10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,610 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Down 5,548 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-10.0%) | Down 6,610 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 Tabellion 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 | #149,395 | #156,005 | -4.4% |
| Count | 110 | 99 | -10.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tabellion bearers went from 110 to 99 (-10.0% change). The surname moved down 6,610 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #156,005.
FAQ
Tabellion surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tabellion?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Tabellion. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Tabellion?
Tabellion ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 99 people with the surname Tabellion. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Tabellion.
Has Tabellion become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tabellion went from 110 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 11 (-10.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Tabellion?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tabellion, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Tabellion in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tabellion appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Tabellion (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 Tabellion mean?
A surname for an occupation dealing with notarial acts or public documents. 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 Tabellion (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Tabellion?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.