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

Abellanosa, 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 Abellanosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abellanosa in America

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

The Abellanosa 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 Abellanosa.

The history of the last name Abellanosa

The surname "Abellanosa" has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the Spanish colonial era in the 16th to 19th centuries. It is derived from the Spanish words "abella" meaning "bee" and "nosa" meaning "our," suggesting a connection to beekeeping or a place where bees were abundant.

One of the earliest records of the Abellanosa surname can be found in the Spanish census of the Philippines conducted in the late 18th century. The name appears to have been concentrated in the regions of Luzon and Visayas, where Spanish influence was strong during the colonial period.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the Abellanosa surname was Juan Abellanosa, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule. He was born in 1867 and played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898.

Another notable individual with the Abellanosa surname was Mariano Abellanosa, a Filipino painter and sculptor who lived from 1867 to 1942. He was known for his works depicting religious and historical themes, and his art can be found in various churches and museums in the Philippines.

In the early 20th century, a place called Hacienda Abellanosa, located in the province of Negros Occidental, was mentioned in historical records. It is possible that the surname derived its name from this location or that the place was named after a family with the Abellanosa surname.

During the Spanish colonial period, the spelling of the surname may have varied, with variations such as "Abellanoza" or "Avellanosa" appearing in some records. These variations likely stemmed from the adaptation of the Spanish language to the local Philippine dialects.

Among other notable individuals with the Abellanosa surname throughout history are Ignacio Abellanosa, a Filipino lawyer and politician born in 1868, and Remedios Abellanosa, a Filipino educator and women's rights advocate active in the early 20th century.

While the Abellanosa surname has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and significance of this surname in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era and the subsequent period of national independence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abellanosa

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

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 Abellanosa 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.

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

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