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

Abaza, 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 Abaza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abaza in America

Abaza is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abaza surname appeared 182 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 Abaza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abaza 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 Abaza

The surname ABAZA has its origins in the historical homeland of the Abkhazian people, located in the northwestern region of modern-day Georgia, near the Black Sea coast. It is derived from the ethnonym "Abaza," which refers to a branch of the Abkhaz-Adyghe ethnic group that inhabited the mountainous areas of the Caucasus region.

The Abaza people have a long and storied history dating back to ancient times, and their language, Abaza, is classified as a Northwest Caucasian language closely related to Abkhaz. The name ABAZA has been documented in various historical records and manuscripts from the region, with some of the earliest known mentions dating back to the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname ABAZA can be found in the chronicles of the Principality of Abkhazia, a feudal state that existed in the region from the late 8th century until its incorporation into the Kingdom of Georgia in the 16th century. During this period, the ABAZA name was prominent among the noble families and rulers of Abkhazia.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname ABAZA was Mubarak ABAZA (1600-1685), a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the governor of Akhaltsikhe, a historical region in southern Georgia. He played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the region during his lifetime.

Another historical figure of note is Mikhail Georgievich ABAZA (1821-1898), a Russian statesman and military leader of Abkhaz descent. He served as the Minister of Finance and the Vice-Chancellor of the Russian Empire in the late 19th century and played a crucial role in various reforms and developments during his tenure.

In the realm of literature, one of the most renowned figures with the surname ABAZA is Konstantin Konstantinovich ABAZA (1914-1989), a prominent Soviet writer and poet who wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Abkhaz people. His works, such as the novel "The Long Road East," shed light on the experiences and traditions of the Abkhaz community.

Another notable individual with the surname ABAZA is Valeri Konstantinovich ABAZA (1932-2008), a celebrated Soviet and Russian author and playwright. His plays and novels, including "The Road Home" and "The Eternal Circle," explored themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of human relationships.

While the surname ABAZA has its roots in the Caucasus region, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical and cultural significance of this name remains deeply rooted in the rich heritage of the Abkhaz-Adyghe people and their ancestral homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abaza

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

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

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