Pabon Surname Origin & Meaning

/pah-BOHN/

Pabon is most likely a surname of Colombian origin.

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Surname Origin

The surname Pabon is of Spanish origin, derived from place names in Spain or Latin America. It is common in Spanish-speaking countries and may have roots in the Latin word 'pabo' meaning 'ram' or 'male sheep', possibly indicating a pastoral or occupational origin. The name spread to Latin America through Spanish colonization.

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Surname Ethnicity & Nationality

These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.

  • Flag of Colombian
    Colombian (Hispanic/Latino) 85%
  • Flag of Spanish
    Spanish (Iberian) 10%
  • Flag of Filipino
    Filipino (Filipino) 5%

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Surname Details

  • Surname: Pabon

Famous People Named Pabon

Famous individuals with the surname Pabon include Juan Pablo Pabon, a Colombian footballer; Alejandro Pabon, a Venezuelan musician; and Maria Pabon, a Puerto Rican actress.

Pabon Numerology

Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.

Soul Urge Number: 3

People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.

Sources & Methodology

US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.

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