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

Abo, 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 Abo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abo in America

Abo is the 54637th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abo surname appeared 377 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 Abo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abo 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 Abo

The surname "Abo" is believed to have originated in Sweden, where it first appeared in historical records during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old Swedish word "ab," meaning "river" or "stream," and was likely used as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near a body of water.

In the early days, the name was often spelled in various ways, including "Abo," "Aboo," and "Abouw." One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish Census Rolls of 1295, where a man named Olaf Abo is listed as a resident of the village of Östergötland.

As the name spread across Sweden and into neighboring regions, it began to take on different forms and variations. In some areas, the name was modified to "Aboe" or "Abow," reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences.

One notable figure in Swedish history who bore the surname "Abo" was Erik Abo, a 14th-century merchant and ship owner from the coastal town of Kalmar. Born in 1320, Erik Abo was a prominent member of the local trading community and was known for his extensive maritime ventures throughout the Baltic Sea region.

Another individual of note was Ingrid Abo, a 16th-century landowner and philanthropist from the province of Västergötland. Born in 1528, Ingrid Abo was renowned for her generosity and her support of local churches and charitable organizations.

In the 17th century, the name "Abo" gained further recognition with the birth of Johan Abo, a renowned theologian and philosopher who studied at the University of Uppsala. Born in 1641, Johan Abo made significant contributions to the fields of theology and ethics, authoring several influential works that were widely read throughout Europe.

The surname "Abo" can also be traced to the town of Åbo (now known as Turku) in southwestern Finland, which was once part of the Swedish empire. During the Middle Ages, the city was an important center of trade and commerce, and it is possible that some individuals adopted the name "Abo" as a reference to their place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest known instances of the name in Finland is found in the Åbo Domkyrka (Åbo Cathedral) records, which mention a man named Nils Abo who served as a church warden in the late 15th century.

Throughout its long history, the surname "Abo" has been borne by a diverse array of individuals, from merchants and landowners to scholars and theologians. While its origins can be traced back to the waterways of ancient Sweden, the name has since spread across Scandinavia and beyond, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abo

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

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

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