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

Abbs, 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 Abbs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abbs in America

Abbs is the 37492nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abbs surname appeared 594 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 Abbs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abbs 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 Abbs

The surname ABBS is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "abbe," meaning an abbot or a superior of a monastery. This name likely originated in the 12th or 13th century, during the height of monastic life in medieval England.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ABBS can be traced back to various historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, referring to a person named Robert Abbe. Furthermore, the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327 mention a John Abbe.

The ABBS surname is believed to have evolved from either a personal name derived from the profession of an abbot or a topographic name referring to a place near an abbey or monastery. Some variations of the name include Abbe, Abbes, and Abbis, reflecting the different spellings used throughout history.

One notable individual with the surname ABBS was Thomas Abbs (1609-1685), an English Puritan minister and author who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Twickenham. He is remembered for his theological writings, including "A Supplement to the View of Antichrist" and "The Christian's Covenant."

Another significant figure was Edward Abbs (1619-1658), an English clergyman and author who held the position of Provost of Trinity College, Dublin. He published several works, such as "A Supplement to the View of Antichrist" and "The Christian's Covenant."

In the 18th century, John Abbs (1720-1786) was a notable English merchant and philanthropist from Bristol. He made significant contributions to various charitable causes and was instrumental in establishing the Bristol Infirmary.

Moving into the 19th century, Charles Abbs (1805-1876) was an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Belvedere in Holborn and the Church of St. Barnabas in Kensington.

Finally, in the 20th century, Kathleen Abbs (1922-2007) was a British writer and historian. She authored several books on historical subjects, including "The Village at War" and "The Village at Work," which explored the lives of rural communities during wartime and peacetime.

The surname ABBS has a rich history, originating from medieval England and evolving over centuries. While its roots can be traced back to the monastic life of the Middle Ages, it has since been associated with individuals from various professions, including clergy, merchants, architects, and writers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abbs

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

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

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