Explore the Family Name Jablon
The meaning of Jablon
1. Jewish (from Poland and Lithuania; also Jabłoń): artificial name from Polish jabłoń ‘apple tree’, or a habitational name from any of the villages in Poland named Jabłoń from this word. Compare Yablon. 2. Polish (Jabłoń): metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of apples, from jabłoń ‘apple tree’. This surname is very rare in Poland.
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How common is the last name Jablon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jablon saw slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jablon was ranked as the 41,060th most popular surname in the U.S., but slipped to the 42,030th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.36%. However, despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Jablon surname actually increased by 3.19% during the same period, from 501 to 517. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.26%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Jablon grew, their relative share among the total population slightly decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #42,030 | -2.36% |
| Count | 501 | 517 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jablon
When it comes to ethnicity associated with the Jablon surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows majority of individuals identifying as White, making up 97.01% in 2000 and lessening to 95.36% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic witnessed significant growth, increasing from 2.20% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010—an increase of over 40%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Jablon identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The category of "Two or more races" also remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.36% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 3.09% | 40.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |