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.
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.
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Colombian (Hispanic/Latino) 85%
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Spanish (Iberian) 10%
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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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