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

Abellon, 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 Abellon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abellon in America

Abellon is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abellon surname appeared 109 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 Abellon.

The history of the last name Abellon

The surname ABELLON is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "abellón," which means "large hazelnut." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who cultivated or traded hazelnuts.

In the early 13th century, the name appears in records from the region of Catalonia, particularly in the areas around Barcelona and Tarragona. Some of the earliest recorded spellings include "Abellon," "Abellón," and "Abellon."

The ABELLON surname is mentioned in several historical documents from Spain, including the "Libro de los Fueros de Castilla" (Book of the Laws of Castile), which dates back to the 13th century. This book contains legal codes and records of land ownership, suggesting that individuals with the ABELLON surname were landowners or held positions of authority during that time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the ABELLON surname was Juan Abellon, a merchant from Barcelona who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several trade records from the city's port, indicating his involvement in the export of goods, including hazelnuts and other agricultural products.

In the 16th century, the ABELLON surname can be found in records from the town of Cervera, located in the region of Lleida, Catalonia. Notable individuals from this time include Jaume Abellon, a prominent landowner and farmer, born in 1532, and Margarida Abellon, a respected midwife who practiced in Cervera in the latter half of the 16th century.

Another notable figure was Pedro Abellon, a Spanish military officer who served in the Tercios of the Spanish Army during the 17th century. He participated in several campaigns, including the Thirty Years' War, and is mentioned in military records and chronicles from that period.

During the 18th century, the ABELLON surname spread to other parts of Spain, including the regions of Aragon and Valencia. One individual of note was José Abellon, a renowned artist and painter from Valencia, born in 1723. He was known for his religious works and portraits, which can still be found in various churches and museums in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abellon

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

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

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