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

Abelardo, 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 Abelardo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abelardo in America

Abelardo is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abelardo surname appeared 154 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 Abelardo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abelardo 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 Abelardo

The surname Abelardo originated in Spain during the Middle Ages, with roots tracing back to the Latin name Abelardus. This name was derived from the Germanic elements "ab" meaning "strength" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy." The earliest known records of the name date back to the 12th century.

One of the most notable historical figures associated with this surname was Peter Abelard, a renowned French philosopher, theologian, and logician who lived from 1079 to 1142. He was known for his controversial relationship with Heloise and their love letters, which have become literary classics.

In Spain, the Abelardo surname was predominantly found in the regions of Castile, Aragon, and Andalusia. It was often associated with noble families and landowners during the medieval period. One notable example is Juan Abelardo de Guzmán, a Spanish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 15th century and played a significant role in the Reconquista.

The surname also appeared in historical documents and records, such as the "Libro de la Cadena" (Book of the Chain), a 14th-century census of the nobility in the Kingdom of Aragon. The variations in spelling included Abelart, Abelaert, and Abelaart.

In the 16th century, the Abelardo name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Miguel Abelardo was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor who worked in the Mannerist style, known for his religious works and portraits of nobility.

During the 19th century, the Abelardo surname was associated with prominent figures in Latin American history. José Abelardo Núñez (1840-1909) was a Chilean politician and writer who served as the President of Chile from 1879 to 1881. Manuel Abelardo Muñoz (1828-1895) was a notable Nicaraguan poet and journalist, considered one of the most influential figures in Nicaraguan literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abelardo

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

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

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