Aberin last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Aberin

A Basque surname derived from the village of Aberin in Navarre, Spain.

Aberin, 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 Aberin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aberin in America

Aberin is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aberin surname appeared 196 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 Aberin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aberin 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 93513 114166 -19.89%
Count 196 142 31.95%
Proportion per 100k 0.07 0.05 33.33%

The history of the last name Aberin

The surname ABERIN is believed to have originated in the German regions of Europe during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German words "abe" meaning "descendant" and "rin" meaning "of a noble heritage," thus translating to "descendant of a noble lineage."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ABERIN can be found in the records of the Duchy of Saxony, dated around the late 13th century. These records mention a knight named Heinrich Aberin who served under the Duke of Saxony during the early years of the Holy Roman Empire.

In the 15th century, the name ABERIN appeared in various town records and church registers across the German states, with variations in spelling such as Aberyn, Aeberin, and Abberyn. This suggests that the name was well-established in different regions during this time.

The ABERIN surname gained prominence in the 16th century, with notable figures such as Hans Aberin (1512-1578), a renowned scholar and theologian from Wittenberg, who was a contemporary of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

Another notable bearer of the ABERIN name was Katharina Aberin (1634-1698), a respected midwife and herbalist from the town of Erfurt, who was widely regarded for her knowledge of traditional remedies and her compassionate care for mothers and infants.

In the 18th century, the ABERIN family expanded their influence, with members such as Johann Aberin (1726-1801), a successful merchant and landowner in the town of Augsburg, who was known for his philanthropic endeavors and support of local artisans.

During the 19th century, the ABERIN surname spread across Europe as families migrated and established themselves in various countries. Notable individuals from this period include Friedrich Aberin (1822-1892), a German architect who designed several iconic buildings in Berlin and Leipzig.

Throughout its history, the ABERIN surname has been associated with a rich heritage and noble ancestry, reflecting the meaning of its roots in the Old German language. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, it has remained a testament to the enduring legacy of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aberin

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

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 Aberin was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 88.27% 173
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 5.10% 10
Hispanic Origin 4.08% 8

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 Aberin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White (S)% (S)% (S)%
Black (S)% 0.00% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander 88.27% 89.44% -1.32%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Two or More Races 5.10% 5.63% -9.88%
Hispanic 4.08% (S)% (S)%

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

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