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

Abeln, 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 Abeln surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abeln in America

Abeln is the 37899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abeln surname appeared 586 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 Abeln.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abeln 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 Abeln

The surname ABELN has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "abel," meaning "noble" or "excellent." This name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who were considered to possess noble or distinguished qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ABELN can be found in the medieval records of the city of Cologne, where a certain Heinrich Abeln was mentioned in a document from the year 1327. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during the 14th century in the region of western Germany.

In the 15th century, the name ABELN appeared in various records and manuscripts across different regions of Germany. For example, a Johann Abeln was listed as a landowner in the town of Hildesheim in 1472, indicating the presence of the name in central Germany during that time.

The surname ABELN also has connections to place names, particularly in the form of "Abeln" or "Abelen," which were names of villages or settlements in various parts of Germany. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have adopted it based on their place of origin or residence.

Notable individuals throughout history who carried the surname ABELN include:

1. Gottfried Abeln (1667-1734), a German artist and engraver known for his intricate copper engravings.
2. Johann Abeln (1793-1867), a German theologian and author, who wrote extensively on Christian theology and philosophy.
3. Wilhelm Abeln (1807-1885), a German politician and lawyer, who served as a member of the Prussian parliament in the mid-19th century.
4. Anna Abeln (1848-1922), a German educator and women's rights activist, who campaigned for equal educational opportunities for girls and women in the late 19th century.
5. Karl Abeln (1881-1945), a German military officer who served in both World War I and World War II, and was awarded several military honors for his service.

While the surname ABELN is relatively uncommon today, it remains a part of Germany's rich cultural heritage, with its roots firmly planted in the country's medieval history and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abeln

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

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

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