Explore the Family Name Mabon
The meaning of Mabon
1. Scottish: from a Brittonic personal name Mabon or Maban, apparently derivatives of Maponos, the name of an ancient Celtic god. 2. Possibly also English (of Norman origin): variant of Malbon with loss of -l-. 3. In some cases possibly also Breton: ultimately of the same origin as the Scottish name (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Mabon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mabon has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 29,421 in 2000 to 27,354 in 2010, marking a 7.03% change. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 757 in 2000 to 883 in 2010, indicating a 16.64% rise. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname also saw a growth of 7.14%, rising slightly from 0.28 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,421 | #27,354 | 7.03% |
| Count | 757 | 883 | 16.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.3 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mabon
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Mabon surname, the Decennial U.S. Census indicated several shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 4.58% to make up 52.77% of the total, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 8.16% to 39.07%. The portion identifying as Hispanic rose substantially by 106.06% to reach 2.72% of the total. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase of 42.86% to make up 3.40% of the population. However, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where previously there had been a small 3.30% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.46% | 52.77% | 4.58% |
| White | 42.54% | 39.07% | -8.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 3.4% | 42.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.72% | 106.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |