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

Abitia, 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 Abitia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abitia in America

Abitia is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abitia surname appeared 268 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 Abitia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abitia 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 Abitia

The surname ABITIA has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "habitare," which means "to dwell" or "to reside," suggesting that it was initially given to someone who lived in a particular place or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ABITIA surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava de' Tirreni in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in these documents as "Abitia," suggesting a connection to the Calabrian region.

During the Renaissance period, the ABITIA surname gained prominence in the town of Catanzaro, located in the heart of Calabria. Historical records from the 16th century mention several notable individuals bearing this surname, including Giovan Battista Abitia, a renowned philosopher and scholar born in 1525, who authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics.

In the 17th century, the ABITIA family established itself in the nearby town of Lamezia Terme, where they played a significant role in local governance and politics. One notable member was Antonio Abitia (1630-1698), who served as the mayor of Lamezia Terme for several terms and was instrumental in the development of the town's infrastructure.

Another prominent individual with the ABITIA surname was Tommaso Abitia (1745-1822), a highly regarded jurist and legal scholar from Catanzaro. He authored several influential works on civil law and served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Naples during the Napoleonic era.

In the 19th century, the ABITIA surname spread beyond Calabria as members of the family migrated to other parts of Italy and even abroad. One notable figure was Giuseppe Abitia (1835-1911), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry in Milan. He was known for his charitable contributions to educational institutions and hospitals in his native Calabria.

Throughout its history, the ABITIA surname has been associated with various place names in Calabria, such as Abitia di Catanzaro and Abitia di Lamezia Terme, reflecting the family's deep roots in the region. While the name has evolved over time, with variations like Abitia, Abizia, and Abitzia, its core meaning and connection to the concept of "dwelling" or "residing" has remained intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abitia

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

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

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