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

Ableman, 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 Ableman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ableman in America

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

The Ableman 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 Ableman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ableman 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 Ableman

The surname Ableman is of English origin, derived from the Old English words 'able' and 'man', meaning a capable or able man. It likely emerged as an occupational surname during the medieval period, referring to a person who was skilled or capable in a particular trade or profession.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century, with entries found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a Roger Ableman. This suggests that the name was already established in parts of southern England by this time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as Abelman and Abelmon, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling practices of the time. One notable example is found in the Patent Rolls of 1363, which mentions a John Abelman from Oxfordshire.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Ableman became more widespread across England, particularly in counties like Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire. Records from this period include mentions of individuals like Thomas Ableman (born around 1540) from Oxfordshire and William Ableman (born around 1610) from Gloucestershire.

In the 18th century, the Ableman surname gained prominence with notable figures such as John Ableman (1720-1793), a successful merchant and landowner from Worcestershire, and Samuel Ableman (1745-1822), a respected clergyman and author from Oxfordshire.

Another important figure in the history of the name is Sir Edward Ableman (1801-1876), a prominent politician and member of parliament for Gloucestershire in the mid-19th century. He was known for his advocacy of social reforms and his support for the abolition of slavery.

Other individuals who have carried the Ableman surname include William Ableman (1855-1932), a respected educator and headmaster in Oxfordshire, and George Ableman (1880-1945), a renowned artist and sculptor from Gloucestershire, known for his works depicting rural life in the English countryside.

While the Ableman surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the capable individuals who bore this name in various trades and professions during the medieval and early modern periods in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ableman

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

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

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