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

Abille, 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 Abille surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abille in America

Abille is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abille surname appeared 149 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 Abille.

The history of the last name Abille

The surname ABILLE originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the French word "abile," meaning "skillful" or "capable." This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was particularly adept or proficient in a certain craft or trade.

ABILLE is a variant spelling of the more common surname Habil or Habile, which can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of northern France, including Normandy and Picardy. Records from this period often show variations in spelling due to the lack of standardized orthography.

One of the earliest known references to the ABILLE surname can be found in the Cartulaire de Conches, a medieval cartulary (collection of charters and deeds) from the Abbey of Conches in Normandy, dating back to the late 12th century. This document mentions an individual named Robertus Habile, likely the progenitor of the ABILLE lineage.

During the 13th century, the name ABILLE began to appear in other historical records across northern France. For instance, a certain Jehan Abille is mentioned in the Roles Normands, a collection of Norman rolls and records from the reign of King Henry III of England (1216-1272).

Notable individuals bearing the ABILLE surname include:

1. Jean Abille (c. 1430-1504), a French priest and theologian from Normandy, known for his work on canon law.
2. Nicolas Abille (c. 1570-1634), a French composer and organist who served at the court of King Henry IV.
3. Marie-Anne Abille (1686-1765), a French noble and landowner from Picardy, whose estate played a role in the French Revolution.
4. Jacques-Pierre Abille (1719-1795), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris.
5. Louis-François Abille (1766-1837), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy during the French Revolution and the First Empire.

While the ABILLE surname is relatively uncommon, it has maintained a presence in various regions of France throughout history, with connections to various professions, social classes, and historical events.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abille

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

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 Abille 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.

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

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