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

Abeling, 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 Abeling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abeling in America

Abeling is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abeling surname appeared 211 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 Abeling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abeling 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 Abeling

The surname Abeling is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the northern regions near the Baltic Sea. It is thought to have derived from the Old German word "Abel," which means "vigor" or "strength." This name was likely given to someone who exhibited these qualities or perhaps worked in a physically demanding occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Abeling surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Lubecensis, a collection of historical documents from the city of Lübeck, dating back to the 13th century. The document mentions a person named "Johannes Abeling" who was a merchant in the city.

In the 15th century, there is a record of a family with the surname Abeling living in the town of Rostock, located in the present-day German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The family was involved in the shipping and trading industry, which was a significant economic activity in the region at the time.

A notable figure with the Abeling surname was Johann Abeling (1582-1638), a German composer and organist who was born in Erfurt, Thuringia. He is remembered for his contributions to the development of Protestant church music during the Baroque period.

Another individual of historical significance was Theodor Abeling (1799-1876), a German mathematician and philosopher. He was born in Osnabrück and made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of geometry and algebra.

In the 19th century, the Abeling family had a presence in the city of Hamburg, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One member, Wilhelm Abeling (1821-1892), was a prominent businessman and shipowner who played a role in the city's maritime industry.

As the Abeling surname spread throughout Germany and neighboring regions, it also underwent some variations in spelling, such as Abeln, Abelein, and Abehl. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciations.

While the Abeling surname is most commonly associated with Germany, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the exact origins and early history of the name outside of Germany remain somewhat uncertain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abeling

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

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

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