Abarientos last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Abarientos

Derived from the Spanish word "avariento," meaning miserly or greedy, suggesting an ancestor with such characteristics.

Abarientos, 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 Abarientos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abarientos in America

Abarientos is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abarientos surname appeared 114 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 Abarientos.

The history of the last name Abarientos

The surname "ABARIENTOS" is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the 15th or 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish verb "abarientar," which means "to cover" or "to shelter." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who provided shelter or protection, or perhaps lived in a covered or sheltered area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the parish records of a small village near Valencia, Spain, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family by the name of Abarientos living in the area at that time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Diego Abarientos was a renowned cartographer and explorer from Seville, Spain. He is credited with mapping several uncharted territories in the Americas during his expeditions between 1620 and 1645.

During the 18th century, a wealthy landowner named Juana Abarientos de Mendoza (1712-1782) owned vast estates in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and contributions to the local community.

In the 19th century, a prominent Spanish artist named Emilio Abarientos (1829-1901) gained recognition for his stunning landscape paintings, which often depicted the rugged terrain and scenic vistas of the Pyrenees Mountains.

Another notable figure with this surname was Manuel Abarientos (1875-1947), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish-American War and later played a significant role in the Spanish Civil War.

While the surname "ABARIENTOS" is not as common today, it has a rich history rooted in Spain, with various references and notable individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abarientos

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

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 Abarientos was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 6.14% 7
Non-Hispanic Black Only 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 89.47% 102
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 0.00% 0
Hispanic Origin 4.39% 5

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.

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

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