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

Abasta, 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 Abasta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abasta in America

Abasta is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abasta surname appeared 302 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 Abasta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abasta 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 Abasta

The surname ABASTA has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged in the 15th century, derived from the Italian word "abastare," which means "to be sufficient" or "to suffice." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were self-sufficient or had an abundance of resources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ABASTA can be found in a 16th-century Sicilian document, where it was spelled as "Abasta." This document provides valuable insight into the name's historical roots and its early usage in Sicily.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the ABASTA name appeared in various municipal records and documents across Sicily and Calabria. Notably, the name was mentioned in a 1623 registry of landowners in the town of Castelbuono, located in the province of Palermo, Sicily.

In the 18th century, the ABASTA surname gained prominence with the birth of Francesco Abasta (1720-1789), a renowned Sicilian architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Palermo, including the Church of San Domenico and the Palazzo Costantino.

Another notable figure with the ABASTA surname was Vincenzo Abasta (1805-1879), a Calabrian politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Sicilian parliament and played a significant role in the Italian unification movement during the 19th century.

In the late 19th century, the ABASTA name was associated with the town of Bagnara Calabra in the province of Reggio Calabria. The name "Contrada Abasta" was used to refer to a specific area within the town, indicating that the ABASTA family had a strong presence and influence in the region.

During the 20th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the ABASTA surname was Gino Abasta (1915-1998), an Italian painter and sculptor. Born in Bagnara Calabra, he gained recognition for his abstract and surrealist works, which were exhibited in various galleries across Italy and Europe.

Another notable figure was Maria Abasta (1927-2012), a distinguished Italian linguist and academic. She specialized in the study of Sicilian dialects and authored several publications on the subject, contributing significantly to the preservation of linguistic heritage in Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abasta

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

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

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