UK surname
French surname derived from the given name Jobin, a diminutive of Job.
In the 1881 census there were 24 people recorded with the Jobin surname, ranking it #30,215 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 38, ranked #35,537, down from #30,215 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Pancras, Toxteth Park and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jobin is 230 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 58.3%.
1881 census count
24
Ranked #30,215
Modern count
38
2016, ranked #35,537
Peak year
1861
230 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Jobin surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Jobin surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 30 | #27,891 |
| 1861 | historical | 230 | #10,611 |
| 1881 | historical | 24 | #30,215 |
| 1891 | historical | 150 | #18,328 |
| 1901 | historical | 29 | #30,848 |
| 1911 | historical | 37 | #29,263 |
| 1997 | modern | 32 | #34,472 |
| 1998 | modern | 31 | #34,740 |
| 1999 | modern | 33 | #34,610 |
| 2000 | modern | 34 | #34,517 |
| 2001 | modern | 33 | #34,436 |
| 2002 | modern | 30 | #34,950 |
| 2003 | modern | 31 | #34,957 |
| 2004 | modern | 28 | #35,354 |
| 2005 | modern | 24 | #35,827 |
| 2006 | modern | 27 | #35,746 |
| 2007 | modern | 25 | #36,006 |
| 2008 | modern | 30 | #35,736 |
| 2009 | modern | 31 | #35,794 |
| 2010 | modern | 38 | #35,514 |
| 2011 | modern | 43 | #35,228 |
| 2012 | modern | 41 | #35,328 |
| 2013 | modern | 42 | #35,325 |
| 2014 | modern | 43 | #35,293 |
| 2015 | modern | 42 | #35,322 |
| 2016 | modern | 38 | #35,537 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Pancras, Toxteth Park, Manchester, Leicester St Margaret and Bishop's Fee, Leicester All Saints, Blackfriars and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 2 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Leicester St Margaret and Bishop's Fee, Leicester All Saints, Blackfriars | Leicestershire |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Jobin surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jobin, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Jobin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Jobin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Jobin is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jobin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Jobin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname JOBIN has its origins in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged during the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "jobin," which means "a small jug or pitcher." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname originally referring to someone who made or sold jugs or pitchers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled "Jobeyn." This was a survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. The name is also found in various medieval records and manuscripts from Normandy and other parts of northern France.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean Jobin was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Rouen, Normandy. He was involved in the lucrative wool trade and was known for his philanthropic activities, including the founding of a hospital.
During the 16th century, a family named Jobin settled in the town of Granville, in the Normandy region. One of their descendants, Pierre Jobin (1545-1612), was a renowned naval captain who served under King Henry IV of France during the French Wars of Religion.
In the 18th century, Jacques Jobin (1718-1792) was a French botanist and naturalist who contributed to the study of plants and their medicinal properties. He was a member of the Royal Academy of Sciences in Paris and published several works on botany.
Another notable figure with the surname Jobin was Marie-Madeleine Jobin (1781-1846), a French nun and educator. She founded a religious order dedicated to the education of young girls and established several schools in France.
The JOBIN surname eventually spread beyond France, with some bearing the name immigrating to other parts of Europe and North America. However, its roots can be traced back to the northern French region of Normandy, where it likely originated as an occupational surname related to the making or selling of jugs or pitchers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jobin surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 12 Jobins recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.32x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 12 | 4.32x |
| Durham | 5 | 7.18x |
| Surrey | 3 | 2.63x |
| Essex | 1 | 2.17x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 2.18x |
| Sussex | 1 | 2.53x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.43x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Derby in Lancashire leads with 8 Jobins recorded in 1881 and an index of 98.52x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| West Derby | 8 | 98.52x |
| Cornsay | 5 | 2631.58x |
| Hulme | 3 | 51.72x |
| Croydon | 2 | 31.60x |
| Broadwater | 1 | 111.11x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 1 | 22.68x |
| Clifton | 1 | 43.10x |
| Holy Trinity | 1 | 17.92x |
| Leyton Low | 1 | 106.38x |
| Southwark St Olave | 1 | 555.56x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Jobin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Jobin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Jobin households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| (Nun) Nursing Sister (Sub Med) | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Governess (Sch) | 1 |
| Insurance Clerk | 1 |
| Joiner | 1 |
| Laborer | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Professor Of French | 1 |
| Pupil Teacher (School) | 1 |
| Servant Housemaid | 1 |
| Watch Finisher | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 24 people were recorded with the Jobin surname. That placed it at #30,215 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 38 in 2016. That gives Jobin a modern rank of #35,537.
French surname derived from the given name Jobin, a diminutive of Job.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Jobin bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.