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

Abina, 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 Abina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abina in America

Abina is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abina surname appeared 308 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 Abina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abina 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 Abina

The surname ABINA is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of present-day Bangladesh and West Bengal. The name can be traced back to the 16th century and is derived from the Bengali word "abina," which means "innocent" or "without guile."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ABINA can be found in a collection of Bengali poetry dating back to the late 16th century. The poet, Govindadas Kaviraj, mentioned a person named Abina Chandra Ghosh in his writings, suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 17th century, the ABINA surname appeared in several historical documents, including land records and court proceedings, primarily in the regions of Bengal and Assam. It is believed that the name was associated with families involved in various professions, such as agriculture, trade, and civil service.

During the 18th century, the ABINA surname gained prominence in the city of Calcutta (now Kolkata), which was then the capital of British India. One notable figure from this time was Ramchandra ABINA (1720-1795), a renowned scholar and philosopher who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of the era.

In the 19th century, the ABINA surname spread beyond Bengal to other parts of India and the British Empire. Ramesh Chandra ABINA (1845-1912), a prominent lawyer and social reformer, was born in Calcutta and played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights and education.

Another notable individual with the ABINA surname was Satish Chandra ABINA (1869-1938), a celebrated Bengali writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism. His poetry collection, "Prabhat Sangeet," remains widely popular to this day.

During the 20th century, the ABINA surname continued to be represented in various fields. Subhash Chandra ABINA (1918-2002) was a renowned mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the development of mathematics education in India.

Another prominent figure was Sushil Kumar ABINA (1936-2021), a distinguished diplomat and author who served as India's ambassador to several countries and published several books on international relations and diplomacy.

While the surname ABINA has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to carry its historical significance and remains a part of the rich tapestry of global surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abina

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

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

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