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

Abarno, 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 Abarno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abarno in America

Abarno is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abarno surname appeared 128 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 Abarno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abarno 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 Abarno

The surname Abarno is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "abernus," which means "of maple wood." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked with maple trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abarno can be found in a document from the 12th century, referring to a family residing in the region of Tuscany. This region is known for its rich history and cultural significance, making it a plausible place of origin for the surname.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Abarno was mentioned in a chronicle detailing the events of the city of Florence. Giovanni was a merchant and landowner who played a role in the city's economic and political affairs during that time.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Abarno was Francesca Abarno, a nun who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her devotion to her faith and her charitable work in the city of Siena.

During the Renaissance period, the name Abarno was also associated with the arts. Pietro Abarno (1490-1557) was a renowned painter and sculptor who worked in the city of Rome. His works can still be seen in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, there was a family of landowners and nobles known as the Abarno di Montalto. They owned estates in the region of Umbria and were influential in local politics and society.

Another notable individual with the surname Abarno was Lorenzo Abarno (1820-1892), a lawyer and politician from the city of Milan. He played a significant role in the movement for Italian unification and served as a member of the Italian parliament.

While the name Abarno may not be as common today as it once was, it holds a rich history and connection to various regions and significant events in Italy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abarno

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

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

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