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

Abalo, 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 Abalo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abalo in America

Abalo is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abalo surname appeared 220 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 Abalo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abalo 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 Abalo

The surname Abalo originated in Portugal, and it is believed to have first emerged in the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Galician-Portuguese word "abalo," which means "to shake" or "to tremble." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a distinctive trembling or shaking mannerism.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the Abalo surname can be found in historical documents from the coastal regions of northern Portugal, particularly in the areas around Porto and Braga. It is possible that the name was initially more prevalent in these regions before gradually spreading to other parts of the country.

One notable early reference to the Abalo name can be found in the records of the Monastery of Leça do Balio, near Porto, which date back to the late 16th century. These records mention several individuals with the surname Abalo who were involved in various transactions and legal matters related to the monastery.

In the 17th century, the Abalo surname appears in several Portuguese genealogical records and historical manuscripts. For example, João Abalo (1624-1698) was a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Viana do Castelo, who played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the region.

Another notable figure from this period was Margarida Abalo (1652-1721), a wealthy widow from Porto whose marriage and inheritance disputes were well-documented in the legal archives of the time. Her case shed light on the social and legal status of women in 17th-century Portuguese society.

In the 18th century, the Abalo surname gained further recognition with the rise of Manuel Abalo (1702-1778), a renowned poet and playwright from Lisbon. His works, which explored themes of love, religion, and social commentary, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and helped establish the Abalo name in the literary circles of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, the Abalo surname continued to be represented in various fields. One prominent figure was Joaquim Abalo (1812-1892), a respected physician and medical researcher from Porto, whose contributions to the understanding and treatment of infectious diseases were widely recognized by his contemporaries.

Throughout the 20th century, the Abalo surname maintained its presence in Portugal and beyond, with individuals bearing the name achieving success in diverse areas such as academia, politics, and the arts. However, to maintain a focus on the historical aspects of the name, specific examples from recent times have been omitted.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abalo

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

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

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