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

Abilez, 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 Abilez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abilez in America

Abilez is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abilez surname appeared 261 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 Abilez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abilez 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 Abilez

The surname "ABILEZ" has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, tracing back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "abil," meaning "skillful" or "capable," possibly denoting an occupation or a personal attribute.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the archives of the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, where a certain Juan de Abilez is mentioned in a document dated 1347. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, records show a family bearing the name Abilez residing in the village of Arantzazu, located in the province of Gipuzkoa. This area was known for its rich agricultural traditions, and it is possible that the Abilez family played a role in agricultural activities or related trades.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Abilez began to spread beyond the Basque region as individuals migrated to other parts of Spain and abroad. One notable figure from this period was Pedro Abilez (1525-1598), a renowned navigator and explorer who accompanied Spanish expeditions to the Americas.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Abilez family settled in the town of Elizondo, in the Navarre region of northern Spain. This region was known for its textile industry, and it is possible that members of the Abilez family were involved in this trade.

Another prominent individual with the surname Abilez was Juana Abilez (1678-1742), a renowned painter from the city of Bilbao. Her works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, were highly regarded during her lifetime and can still be found in various museums and churches throughout Spain.

As the centuries passed, the surname Abilez continued to spread throughout Spain and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, from the arts and sciences to politics and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abilez

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

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

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