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

Aba, 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 Aba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aba in America

Aba is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aba surname appeared 231 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 Aba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aba 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 Aba

The surname "Aba" has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have first emerged in the Middle East region during the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "ab," which translates to "father" or "ancestor," and is often used as a prefix in personal names to indicate lineage or heritage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Aba" can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts and documents, where it was commonly used by scholars, poets, and intellectuals of the time. Notable individuals bearing this name include Abu Nuwas, a renowned Arabic poet who lived from 756 to 815 AD, and Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi, a celebrated physician and surgeon who made significant contributions to the field of medicine during the 10th century.

As the Arab world expanded through conquest and trade, the surname "Aba" spread to various regions, including North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and parts of Central Asia. In some areas, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Abba" or "Abou," but retained its Arabic roots.

During the Moorish rule in Spain, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th century, the surname "Aba" became more prevalent in the region. One notable figure from this period was Abu al-Qasim Muhammad ibn Abbad, a renowned poet and statesman who served as the vizier of the Abbadid dynasty in Seville during the 11th century.

As trade and migration patterns evolved, the surname "Aba" also found its way to other parts of the world, including the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. In India, for instance, the name was sometimes adopted by Muslim communities, leading to variations such as "Abadi" or "Abbasi."

Another notable individual with the surname "Aba" was Abul Fazl, a renowned scholar and chronicler who served as the prime minister of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. His literary works, including the Akbarnama, provide invaluable insights into the culture and history of the Mughal Empire.

While the surname "Aba" has its roots in the Arabic language, it has been embraced by diverse communities across the globe, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and migration patterns throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aba

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

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 Aba 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 Aba 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 Aba was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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