Explore the Family Name Mabin
The meaning of Mabin
1. English (Devon): perhaps from the Middle English personal name Mabun or Mabon, an Old French pet form of the female personal name Mabbe (see Mabb), which may have developed later to Mabin. 2. English: occasionally perhaps from Middle English Mabben, a West Midland dialect genitive form of the female personal name Mabbe. 3. English (of Norman origin): possibly a variant of Malbon, which also occurs as Maben and could have developed to Mabin. 4. Scottish: variant of Mabon. 5. English: possibly also a habitational name from Saint Mabyn in Cornwall.
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How common is the last name Mabin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mabin has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mabin ranked as the 40,335th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 46,138th position. This represents a decline of 14.39 percent. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 511 to 462 during the same period, marking a decrease of 9.59 percent. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 15.79 percent, going from 0.19 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #46,138 | -14.39% |
| Count | 511 | 462 | -9.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mabin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes for the Mabin surname from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero, there was an increase in other ethnic categories. Those claiming two or more races increased by 35.50 percent, jumping from 7.83 percent to 10.61 percent. Similarly, Hispanic representation saw a substantial growth of 71.16 percent, moving from 2.15 percent to 3.68 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals with the Mabin surname increased slightly from 48.34 percent to 51.73 percent. However, the White representation experienced a decrease of 13.04 percent, dropping from 36.59 percent to 31.82 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.34% | 51.73% | 7.01% |
| White | 36.59% | 31.82% | -13.04% |
| Two or More Races | 7.83% | 10.61% | 35.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 3.68% | 71.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |