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

Abayev, 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 Abayev surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abayev in America

Abayev is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abayev surname appeared 297 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 Abayev.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abayev 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 Abayev

The surname Abayev originated in the Caucasus region, specifically in modern-day Georgia and surrounding areas. It is believed to have derived from the Georgian language, with the root word "abay" meaning "shepherd" or "herdsman." This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals engaged in pastoral or agricultural activities in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Abayev surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in historical records from the Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti, a former monarchy in what is now central and eastern Georgia. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Kakheti and Tusheti, where many families with this surname resided.

In the 18th century, the Abayev surname gained prominence with the birth of Mikhail Abayev (1735-1810), a prominent Georgian military commander and nobleman. He served under King Erekle II of Kartli-Kakheti and played a significant role in defending the kingdom against invasions from neighboring powers.

Another notable figure with the Abayev surname was Ilia Abayev (1846-1910), a Georgian writer, philosopher, and public figure. He was a prominent figure in the Georgian national awakening movement and made significant contributions to the development of Georgian literature and cultural identity.

In the 20th century, Giorgi Abayev (1912-1985) was a renowned Georgian artist and sculptor. His works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world, and he is celebrated for his unique style and interpretation of traditional Georgian art forms.

The Abayev surname has also been associated with several place names in Georgia, such as the village of Abayo in the Kakheti region. This village was likely named after an individual or family bearing the Abayev surname, further reinforcing the surname's deep roots in the region.

While the Abayev surname is most commonly found in Georgia and neighboring countries, it has also been documented in other parts of the Caucasus region, including Armenia and Azerbaijan, likely due to migration and intermingling of populations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abayev

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

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

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