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

Abarra, 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 Abarra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abarra in America

Abarra is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abarra surname appeared 100 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 Abarra.

The history of the last name Abarra

The surname ABARRA is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the small village of Abarra in the Basque region of northern Spain. The name is derived from the Basque word "abarra," which means "branch" or "bough."

In the early 16th century, the name ABARRA appeared in several historical records and documents from the Basque region. One notable mention was found in the archives of the village of Abarra itself, where a family bearing this surname was documented as early as 1523.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname ABARRA was Juan de Abarra, born in the village of Abarra in 1492. He was a local farmer and landowner, and his family played a significant role in the community's affairs during that time.

Another notable figure was Catalina de Abarra, born in 1567, who was a renowned herbalist and healer in the region. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies was widely respected, and she was often sought out for her expertise.

In the 17th century, the ABARRA surname began to spread beyond the Basque region as members of the family migrated to other parts of Spain and even to the Americas. One notable figure was Andrés de Abarra, born in 1621, who was a soldier in the Spanish army and participated in the conquest of Mexico.

During the 18th century, the ABARRA name gained prominence in the field of literature. Miguel de Abarra, born in 1712, was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were widely celebrated in literary circles of the time.

As the ABARRA surname spread across Spain and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Abarra, Avarra, and Abara. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation differences.

While the ABARRA surname is not among the most common in Spain today, it continues to hold a rich historical legacy, tracing its origins back to the Basque region and the small village that gave it its name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abarra

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

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 Abarra 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.

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

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