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

Abbadessa, 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 Abbadessa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abbadessa in America

Abbadessa is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abbadessa surname appeared 209 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 Abbadessa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abbadessa 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 Abbadessa

The surname ABBADESSA has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "abbadessa," which means "abbess" or the female head of an abbey or convent. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who held such positions or had some connection to abbeys or convents.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical records from different regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions. One notable example is the mention of an Abbadessa family in a document from the 12th century in the city of Naples. This document referred to a landholding owned by the family, indicating their prominence in the area.

In the 13th century, the name ABBADESSA appeared in records from the town of Celano in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. These records documented the existence of an Abbadessa family involved in local affairs and administration. The name's presence in different parts of Italy suggests that it may have originated in one region and then spread to others over time.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname ABBADESSA was Maria Abbadessa, who lived in the late 15th century and was known for her religious devotion and charitable works in the city of Naples. Another notable figure was Giacomo Abbadessa, a 16th-century painter from Sicily, whose works can still be found in various churches and galleries across the island.

In the 17th century, the name ABBADESSA gained prominence in the town of Cosenza in Calabria, where a family by that name held significant influence and wealth. One member, Antonio Abbadessa (1620-1698), was a renowned lawyer and scholar who served as a judge and advisor to the local nobility.

During the 18th century, the Abbadessa family from Naples rose to prominence, with several members holding positions of power and influence in the city's administration and social circles. One noteworthy figure was Gaetano Abbadessa (1745-1819), a respected lawyer and political figure who played a role in the Neapolitan Republic of 1799.

As the name ABBADESSA spread throughout Italy over the centuries, variations in spelling and regional pronunciations emerged, such as Abbadesa, Abadessa, and Abadesa. Additionally, some families adopted the name as a result of their association with abbeys or convents, even if they were not directly related to the original Abbadessa lineages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abbadessa

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

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

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