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

Abelon, 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 Abelon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abelon in America

Abelon is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abelon surname appeared 117 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 Abelon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abelon 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 Abelon

The surname Abelon is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old French personal name "Abelon" or "Ablon," which itself may have roots in the Latin name "Apollonius."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Abelun" in reference to a landowner in Normandy. This historical document provides valuable insight into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during the time of the Norman Conquest.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Abelon remained primarily concentrated in northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. It was often associated with small villages or hamlets, some of which may have derived their names from early bearers of the surname, such as the village of Ablon-sur-Seine near Paris.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Gautier Abelon served as a knight and landowner in the Duchy of Normandy. Records from this period also mention a Jean Abelon, a prominent merchant and trader based in the city of Rouen.

As the centuries passed, the name Abelon began to spread more widely across France and into neighboring regions. During the 16th century, a Pierre Abelon (c. 1510-1580) was a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris.

In the 18th century, the name gained recognition with the birth of Jean-Baptiste Abelon (1713-1792), a French painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture and religious subjects. His works can be found in several museums and collections throughout Europe.

Another notable figure was Marie-Thérèse Abelon (1786-1853), a French composer and musician who wrote numerous operas and ballets that were performed in the major theaters of Paris during her lifetime.

As the Abelon family continued to expand and migrate, the name eventually made its way to other parts of the world, including North America and various European countries. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to medieval France, where it emerged as a distinct surname with a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abelon

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

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

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