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

Abbo, 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 Abbo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abbo in America

Abbo is the 42579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abbo surname appeared 509 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 Abbo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abbo 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 Abbo

The surname ABBO is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name Abba. It is believed to have originated in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, England, during the early medieval period.

The name ABBO is thought to be related to the Old English word "abbot," which initially referred to the head of a monastery or convent. It is possible that the name was first used to identify individuals who held such positions or had some connection to religious establishments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ABBO can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Abbo" in various entries, suggesting its use as a surname during that time.

In the 13th century, records show an individual named Robert Abbo residing in the village of Heckmondwike, located in the West Riding of Yorkshire. This is one of the earliest known examples of the surname in its more modern spelling.

Notable individuals with the surname ABBO include John Abbo (c. 1450-1505), a prominent English merchant and alderman of the City of London during the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Sir Maurice Abbo (1605-1677), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for the county of Essex.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname ABBO was also found in various parts of England, including the counties of Suffolk, Norfolk, and Gloucestershire. Some variations in spelling, such as Abbow and Abbe, were common during this period.

In the 18th century, the name ABBO appeared in several historical records, including parish registers and court documents. One notable individual was Reverend Thomas Abbo (1734-1805), a clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset.

Another individual of note was Sir William Abbo (1785-1858), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Lancashire. He made significant contributions to the development of the town of Blackburn and was knighted for his charitable efforts.

While the surname ABBO is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, clergymen, and philanthropists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abbo

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

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

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