Explore the Family Name Taborn
The meaning of Taborn
English: variant of Tabern, a nickname from Middle English taborn(e), taburn(e), tabroun (Old French taborne, tabourin) ‘drum’, probably applied to a drum maker or player. Compare Tabor. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Taborn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Taborn has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,292nd and by 2010, it had climbed to 31,285th, representing a 6.03% increase. The count of people with this surname also increased from 647 to 741, a 14.53% growth during that decade. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people rose slightly from 0.24 to 0.25, marking a 4.17% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #31,285 | 6.03% |
| Count | 647 | 741 | 14.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taborn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals identifying as Black comprised the majority of those carrying the surname Taborn. However, there was a slight decrease in this group, with the percentage slipping from 79.13% in 2000 to 74.76% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native among this surname group. Those identifying as White remained relatively stable at around 12%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races saw substantial increases, with changes of 58.30% and 59.70%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.13% | 74.76% | -5.52% |
| White | 12.21% | 12.28% | 0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 5.41% | 8.64% | 59.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 3.91% | 58.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |