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

Abayon, 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 Abayon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abayon in America

Abayon is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abayon surname appeared 111 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 Abayon.

The history of the last name Abayon

The surname Abayon is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "abayón," which means "whirlwind" or "gust of wind." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived in a particularly windy area or who had a temperamental personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Abayon surname can be found in the medieval Spanish manuscript "Libro de los Fueros de Castilla," dated around the 13th century. This document contains a record of a certain Rodrigo Abayon, who was a landowner in the region of Castile.

In the 15th century, there are records of an influential Abayon family residing in the city of Seville, located in the southern region of Andalusia. This family was involved in the local governance and held positions of authority during the tumultuous period of the Reconquista, when the Christian kingdoms of Spain were engaged in the long-standing conflict to drive out the Moorish rulers.

During the 16th century, the Abayon name appeared in various historical documents related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One notable figure was Juan Abayon, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico in 1519. Juan Abayon played a crucial role in the establishment of Spanish settlements in the New World.

In the 17th century, a prominent Abayon family lived in the town of Alcalá de Henares, near Madrid. This family had close ties to the Spanish monarchy and produced several distinguished scholars and clerics. One such individual was Diego Abayon (1580-1642), a renowned theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the prestigious University of Alcalá.

Another notable Abayon was María Abayon (1655-1721), a Spanish author and playwright who gained recognition for her works that explored themes of love, honor, and societal norms during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

As the Abayon name spread across Spain and its territories, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Abayón, Abaiún, and Abaillón, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in its association with the wind or tempestuous nature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abayon

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

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

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