Find out how popular the last name Aab is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aab.

Aab, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aab surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aab in America

Aab is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aab surname appeared 133 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aab.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aab to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aab

The surname AAB is of Dutch origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the province of North Holland. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Dutch word "abbe," which means "father" or "ancestor."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AAB can be found in the Dutch church records of Haarlem, where a certain Pieter Aab was mentioned in 1587. Another early record is from the city of Alkmaar, where a Jacob Aab was listed as a resident in 1612.

In the 17th century, the name began to spread to other parts of the Netherlands, as well as to neighboring regions such as Belgium and parts of Germany. During this time, variations in spelling also emerged, such as Aab, Abbe, and Abb.

One notable bearer of the name AAB was Jan Aab (1615-1687), a Dutch merchant and navigator who was involved in the early exploration and colonization of the Caribbean. He is credited with establishing one of the first Dutch settlements on the island of Curaçao.

Another historical figure with this surname was Andries Aab (1712-1784), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in various museums throughout the Netherlands and Belgium.

In the 18th century, the name AAB also appeared in some historical records related to the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia). A certain Pieter Aab (1725-1798) was mentioned as a merchant and official of the Dutch East India Company in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta).

As the name spread throughout Europe, it was also adopted by some German families, particularly in the regions bordering the Netherlands. One example is Friedrich Aab (1852-1915), a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early automobiles and internal combustion engines.

Another notable figure with the surname AAB was Adriaan Aab (1878-1944), a Dutch-American architect who designed several notable buildings in New York City, including the iconic Flatiron Building.

While the surname AAB is not as common as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back several centuries to its origins in the Netherlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aab

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aab.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aab was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aab has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aab was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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