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

Abeyta, 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 Abeyta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abeyta in America

Abeyta is the 5734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abeyta surname appeared 6,046 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Abeyta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abeyta 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 Abeyta

The surname Abeyta has its origins in Spain and is believed to have been derived from the place name Abeita or Abeyta, a small village located in the Basque Country region of northern Spain. The name is thought to be of Basque origin, but its exact meaning and etymology are uncertain.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Abeyta can be traced back to the 16th century in Spain, where it appears in various historical records and documents from that time period. It is possible that the name may have been present even earlier, but records from that era are scarce.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Abeyta was Juan de Abeyta, who lived in the late 16th century and was a prominent landowner and farmer in the Basque region. Another notable figure was Pedro Abeyta, a soldier who served in the Spanish army during the 17th century and fought in several campaigns against the Moors in southern Spain.

As the Spanish empire expanded its reach across the Atlantic, the Abeyta surname made its way to the Americas, particularly to the region that is now known as New Mexico in the United States. Here, the name took on a new significance and became associated with the early Spanish settlers and colonists who established communities in the area.

One of the most famous individuals with the Abeyta surname was Tomás Abeyta (1737-1811), a prominent Spanish settler and rancher in New Mexico. He played a significant role in the development of the region and was widely respected for his leadership and contributions to the community.

Another notable figure was María Abeyta (1812-1892), a renowned curandera (traditional healer) and midwife who was highly regarded for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her skills in assisting with childbirth. Her legacy has been preserved through oral traditions and stories passed down through generations in New Mexico.

In more recent times, the Abeyta surname has been carried by individuals such as José Abeyta (1925-2010), a distinguished artist and sculptor whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of New Mexico and the Southwest region.

While the surname Abeyta is most commonly associated with Spanish and Hispanic populations in Spain, New Mexico, and other parts of the United States, it has also been found in various other countries, likely due to migration and dispersal of families over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abeyta

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

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

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