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

Abdill, 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 Abdill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdill in America

Abdill is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdill surname appeared 140 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 Abdill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abdill 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 Abdill

The surname Abdill has its origins traced back to the Middle Ages in England. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "aboden" meaning "to dwell" and "hyll" meaning "hill." This suggests that the name was originally associated with someone who resided on or near a particular hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abdill can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Abodehyll." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, served as a comprehensive survey of lands and landholders in England.

During the 13th century, the name evolved to "Abodehille" and was found in various historical records across counties such as Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. These regions were home to families bearing this surname, which underwent slight spelling variations over time.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named John Abdill was mentioned in the Court Rolls of Gloucestershire. He was a landowner and played a significant role in local affairs.

By the 15th century, the surname had taken on the more recognizable form of "Abdill." One notable bearer of this name was Thomas Abdill, born in 1467 in Oxfordshire. He was a skilled craftsman and contributed to the construction of several prominent buildings in the region.

The 16th century saw the emergence of William Abdill, a successful merchant and trader from Lancashire. Born in 1534, he established a thriving business and left a lasting impact on the local economy.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Elizabeth Abdill, born in 1612 in Gloucestershire, gained recognition for her contributions to literature and poetry. Her works were widely celebrated during her lifetime.

Another prominent individual was Robert Abdill, born in 1689 in Oxfordshire. He was a respected scholar and academic, known for his groundbreaking research in the field of philosophy.

As the centuries passed, the Abdill surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with families settling in different areas and making their mark in various professions and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdill

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

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

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