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

Abalos, 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 Abalos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abalos in America

Abalos is the 12566th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abalos surname appeared 2,463 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Abalos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abalos 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 Abalos

The surname Abalos originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "abalos," which means "ravines" or "valleys." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived near or in a ravine or valley.

The earliest recorded examples of the surname Abalos date back to the 13th century in the regions of Navarra and Aragon in northern Spain. In medieval records, the name was sometimes spelled as "Abaloz" or "Avalos," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable historical figure with the surname Abalos was Pedro de Abalos, a Spanish military commander who fought in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212. This significant battle marked a turning point in the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to drive the Moors out of the Iberian Peninsula.

In the 16th century, the Abalos family established themselves in Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Juan de Abalos (1520-1590) was a prominent architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Seville, including the renowned Casa de Pilatos.

Another individual of note was Francisca de Abalos (1645-1718), a Spanish writer and poet from Madrid. Her work, which included religious poetry and plays, was widely celebrated during her lifetime and contributed to the cultural landscape of the Spanish Golden Age.

As the Abalos surname spread beyond Spain, it found its way to the Americas during the colonial era. One example is Pedro Abalos (1715-1784), a Spanish explorer and settler who established a settlement in what is now Texas, United States.

In the 19th century, Miguel Abalos (1820-1895) was a prominent Chilean politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Congress and played a significant role in shaping the country's legal system.

While the surname Abalos is not among the most common Spanish surnames, it has a rich history that spans centuries and continents, reflecting the diverse cultural and geographical influences that have shaped its evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abalos

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

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

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