2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Abarno
Derived from a Sicilian place name, likely referring to a person who originated from or had ties to Abarno, Sicily.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Abarno. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Abarno surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Abarno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Abarno, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abarno
Among Census respondents with the surname Abarno, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Abarno bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Abarno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 101
Timeline
Historical Census data for Abarno
Abarno appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+8 bearers (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,763 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-27 bearers (-21.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 23,064 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+6.7%) | Down 1,763 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -27 bearers (-21.1%) | Down 23,064 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Abarno surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,206 | #155,270 | -17.4% |
| Count | 128 | 101 | -21.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Abarno bearers went from 128 to 101 (-21.1% change). The surname moved down 23,064 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #155,270.
FAQ
Abarno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Abarno?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Abarno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Abarno?
Abarno ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Abarno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Abarno.
Has Abarno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Abarno went from 128 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 27 (-21.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Abarno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Abarno, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Abarno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Abarno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Abarno (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Abarno mean?
Derived from a Sicilian place name, likely referring to a person who originated from or had ties to Abarno, Sicily. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Abarno (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Abarno?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Abarno on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.