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

Abila, 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 Abila surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abila in America

Abila is the 19567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abila surname appeared 1,379 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 Abila.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abila 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 Abila

The surname "ABILA" has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "abila," which means "wise" or "prudent." The name may have initially been used as a nickname or a descriptor for someone who was considered particularly wise or discerning.

During the medieval period, the name appeared in various historical records and documents from the regions of Castile and Andalusia. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "ABILA" can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Seville, where a certain Juan Abila is mentioned as a benefactor in the year 1492.

The name "ABILA" has also been associated with several notable historical figures throughout the centuries. In the 16th century, there was a prominent Spanish philosopher and theologian named Pedro de Abila, who was born in 1519 and died in 1594. He was known for his works on metaphysics and ethics, and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another significant figure with the surname "ABILA" was Hernando de Abila, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico under the command of Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He played a crucial role in several battles against the Aztec Empire and was later granted encomiendas (grants of land and labor) in recognition of his services.

In the 17th century, a Spanish painter named Juan de Abila gained recognition for his religious artwork, particularly his paintings depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. His works can still be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Moving forward to the 18th century, there was a Spanish military officer named Miguel Abila who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills, and his name is recorded in several historical accounts of the battles he participated in.

The surname "ABILA" has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as the town of Abila de los Caballeros in the province of Badajoz, and the village of Abila de la Torre in the province of Soria. These place names may have contributed to the spread and adoption of the surname in different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abila

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

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

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