| ![Show Contents]() Albin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The name Albin was brought to England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Albin family lived in Normandy where it was derived from the ancient English given name Albin, meaning white. Early Origins of the Albin familyThe surname Albin was first found in St. Taurin, Evreux, Normandy, in the year 980, as St. Aubyn. This distinguished name arrived with the Conqueror through Sir John Aubyn, and settled in Barnstaple in Devon, where he became a patron of Barnstable Abbey. The family were granted many estates and they were recorded under the name Alban in the Domesday Book. Early History of the Albin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Albin research. The years 1560, 1597, 1624, 1629, 1636, 1658, 1688, 1690, 1696 and 1742 are included under the topic Early Albin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Albin Spelling VariationsEndless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Albone, Allibone, Hallibone, Albin, Allbahn, Alibone, Allbones, Allbone, Alban, Aubyn, Aubyn, Aubin, Auban, Ellibone, Elbin, Ellban, Ellbone and many more. Early Notables of the Albin familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - Henry Albin (1624-1696), an English minister from Batcombe, Somerset who was ejected for nonconformity
Albin RankingIn the United States, the name Albin is the 7,704th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Albin migration to the United States | + |
To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Albin or a variant listed above:
Albin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Engel Albin, who settled in America in 1707
Albin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- James Albin, aged 21, arrived in New York City, New York in 1919 from Port Limon, Costa Rica 2
- Manuel Albin, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Portuguese Prince" from Havre, France 2
- Abraham Albin, aged 22, originally from London, England, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Royal George" from Southampton, England 2
- Frank Sidney Albin, aged 22, originally from Poole, England, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "New York" from Southampton, England 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Albin (post 1700) | + |
- Peter S. Albin (1934-2008), American economist
- William E. Albin, American Republican politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Westport; Elected 1906; Defeated, 1912 3
- Rick H. Albin, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Arkansas 1st District, 1986 3
- Fred Ralph Albin (1872-1957), American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1936 3
- Dorothy Albin, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maine, 1964 3
- David A. Albin, American Republican politician, Chair of Douglas County Republican Party, 2002 3
- C. E. Albin, American politician, Mayor of Salem, Oregon, 1919 3
- Kjell Albin Abrahamson (1945-2016), Swedish journalist and author
- Albin Molnár (1935-2022), Hungarian sailor who competed in the Flying Dutchman event at the 1960 Summer Olympics
- Albin Chalandon (1920-2020), French politician and Minister of Justice (1986-1988)
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Albin migration to the United States 
