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

Aberman, 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 Aberman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aberman in America

Aberman is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aberman surname appeared 262 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 Aberman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aberman 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 Aberman

The surname Aberman is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "abba," meaning a person of authority or rank, and "mann," which translates to "man." This combination suggests that the name initially referred to a respected or influential individual within a community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aberman can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror to record landholdings and property throughout England. The entry mentions a landholder named Aelbric Aberman in the county of Sussex.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various legal documents and records, often spelled as "Abyrman" or "Aburman." This variation in spelling was common in those times due to the lack of standardized orthography.

In the 14th century, the surname Aberman gained prominence in the county of Norfolk, where it was associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was John Aberman (c. 1310 - 1378), a wealthy landowner and benefactor who donated generously to the construction of the local church.

Another significant figure bearing the Aberman surname was Robert Aberman (c. 1450 - 1521), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He played a crucial role in establishing trade routes with the continent and was highly respected within the mercantile community.

The name Aberman also has connections to various place names in England, such as Abermans Farm in Oxfordshire and Aberman's Hill in Dorset. These place names likely originated from individuals or families bearing the Aberman surname who once owned or resided in those locations.

In the 17th century, the Aberman family gained recognition in the county of Lincolnshire, where William Aberman (1621 - 1692) served as a justice of the peace and was renowned for his fair and impartial administration of justice.

Throughout history, the Aberman surname has been carried by several notable individuals, including:

1. Sir Thomas Aberman (c. 1580 - 1649), an English military commander who fought in the English Civil War.
2. Margaret Aberman (1715 - 1793), a pioneering educator and founder of one of the first schools for girls in London.
3. Edward Aberman (1821 - 1892), a renowned architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in the city of Manchester.
4. Alice Aberman (1878 - 1964), a celebrated novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of love, loss, and societal dynamics.
5. Richard Aberman (1910 - 1987), a renowned scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early computer systems.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aberman

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

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

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