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

Abcede, 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 Abcede surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abcede in America

Abcede is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abcede surname appeared 163 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 Abcede.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abcede 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 Abcede

The surname "ABCEDE" is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy during the late 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin phrase "ab cede," which translates to "from the cedars." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with cedar trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a collection of legal documents from the city of Genoa, dated around 1125. The name appears as "Abcedius," which is likely an early variation or precursor to the modern spelling.

During the Middle Ages, the name "ABCEDE" seems to have spread across various parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong Italian influences. In France, for example, there are records of a nobleman named Guglielmo Abcede who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under the command of King Richard I.

In England, the name can be traced back to the 13th century, with a mention of a landowner named Robert Abcede in the Curia Regis Rolls of 1230. This suggests that some individuals bearing the name may have migrated from Italy to England during this period.

One notable figure in history with the surname "ABCEDE" was Giovanni Abcede (1420-1492), a renowned Italian artist and sculptor who contributed to the Renaissance movement. His most famous works include the intricate carvings on the facade of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

Another significant individual was Maria Abcede (1562-1638), a Spanish nun who established several convents and orphanages in Seville. She is revered for her charitable works and her efforts to improve the lives of the underprivileged.

In the 17th century, the name "ABCEDE" gained prominence in the Netherlands, with the birth of Pieter Abcede (1620-1678), a Dutch merchant and explorer who sailed to the East Indies and established trade routes with various Asian countries.

Towards the end of the 18th century, the name appeared in the United States with the arrival of Italian immigrants. One such individual was Antonio Abcede (1768-1832), who settled in New York and became a successful businessman, contributing to the development of the city's thriving textile industry.

Throughout its history, the surname "ABCEDE" has been associated with various professions, from artists and clergy to merchants and explorers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abcede

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

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

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