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

Abele, 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 Abele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abele in America

Abele is the 20139th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abele surname appeared 1,326 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 Abele.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abele 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 Abele

The surname Abele originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded appearance dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "abel," meaning "noble" or "excellent." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals of distinguished character or social standing.

The name Abele was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it has been documented in various historical records and registers. One notable instance is its inclusion in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a compilation of Saxon charters and documents from the 9th to the 16th centuries.

In the early 15th century, a prominent figure named Hans Abele (c. 1390-1460) gained recognition as a successful merchant and respected citizen of Nuremberg, a city known for its thriving trade and cultural significance during the Renaissance period.

Another historical figure bearing the Abele surname was Johann Abele (1533-1610), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria in Innsbruck.

The name Abele can also be found in connection with various place names, such as Abelerfeld, a hamlet in the Schleswig-Holstein region of northern Germany, and Abelerau, a district within the city of Cologne.

During the 16th century, a notable individual named Kaspar Abele (c. 1520-1590) made his mark as a skilled gunsmith and armorer in Augsburg, a city renowned for its metalworking and weapon-making traditions.

In the realm of literature, the German author and playwright Johann Friedrich Abele (1734-1805) gained recognition for his contributions to the Sturm und Drang movement, a literary and artistic movement that emphasized individual subjectivity and emotional expression.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Abele throughout history, highlighting its deep roots and connections to various regions, occupations, and cultural achievements within Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abele

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

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

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