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

Abelow, 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 Abelow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abelow in America

Abelow is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abelow surname appeared 143 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 Abelow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abelow 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 Abelow

The surname ABELOW is believed to have originated in the region of East Prussia, an area that is now part of modern-day Poland and Russia. Its roots can be traced back to the 14th century, when it was likely derived from the Old Prussian word "abele," meaning "river" or "stream."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 16th-century manuscript from the town of Königsberg, where a certain Hans Abelow is mentioned as a local merchant. This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who lived near bodies of water or worked in trades related to waterways.

Another notable historical reference comes from the 17th century, when a man named Johann Abelow was listed as a landowner in the village of Braunsberg, located in what was then the Duchy of Prussia. This record provides evidence of the surname's presence in the region during that time period.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the name ABELOW was Friedrich Abelow, a German philosopher and academic who lived from 1726 to 1804. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, and his writings were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, there was a German painter named Wilhelm Abelow (1805-1873) who was renowned for his landscape and genre paintings. His works were widely exhibited and can be found in various art galleries and museums across Europe.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, a notable figure with the surname ABELOW was Ernst Abelow (1892-1965), a German composer and conductor who was active in the classical music scene of his time. His compositions, which included symphonies and operas, were performed in various concert halls and opera houses throughout Germany and beyond.

While the surname ABELOW may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and origins in East Prussia serve as a testament to the diversity of names and the stories they can tell about the people and places that have shaped our world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abelow

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

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

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