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

Ablog, 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 Ablog surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ablog in America

Ablog is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ablog surname appeared 109 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 Ablog.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ablog 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 Ablog

The surname ABLOG originates from the region of Silesia, which is now part of modern-day Poland and Germany. It dates back to the 13th century and is believed to be derived from the Old Slavic word "abloga," meaning "wetland" or "marshy area."

This surname likely originated as a topographic name, referring to families who lived near or owned land in marshy or wetland areas. In the early medieval period, such descriptive names were common and helped distinguish individuals and families from one another.

One of the earliest known references to the ABLOG surname can be found in a land registry record from the town of Wrocław (formerly Breslau) in 1307, where a certain "Henricus Ablog" is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the early 14th century.

During the Renaissance period, the ABLOG name appears sporadically in various records across Silesia and neighboring regions. For instance, a merchant named Jan Ablog is documented in the city of Krakow in 1482, while a farmer named Matthias Ablogh is listed in a census record from the village of Glogau (now Głogów) in 1534.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the ABLOG surname was Konrad Ablog (1612-1687), a Lutheran pastor and theologian from the town of Brieg (now Brzeg). He authored several religious texts and was known for his passionate sermons.

Another prominent ABLOG was Magdalena Ablog (1734-1802), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the village of Neumarkt (now Środa Śląska). Her vast knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies made her highly respected in the region.

As the centuries passed, the ABLOG surname spread beyond Silesia, with families bearing this name found in various parts of modern-day Poland, Germany, and other neighboring countries. Notable individuals include the Polish painter Józef Ablog (1860-1928) and the German writer and poet Hans Ablog (1895-1974).

While the ABLOG surname may have originated as a descriptive name related to wetlands, it has evolved over time and taken on new meanings and associations, reflecting the diverse histories and experiences of the families who have borne it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ablog

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

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

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