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

Abolt, 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 Abolt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abolt in America

Abolt is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abolt surname appeared 130 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 Abolt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abolt 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 Abolt

The surname ABOLT is of English origin, first appearing in records during the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "abolt" or "abolte", meaning a bolt or arrow used in archery or warfare. This suggests the name may have initially been an occupational surname for an archer, crossbowman, or soldier skilled with these weapons.

One of the earliest known references to the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, which mentions an individual named Robert Abolt. Another early record is the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire from 1293, listing a Richard Abolt as a landowner in the region.

By the 14th century, variations in spelling began to emerge, such as Abolte, Aboult, and Abulte. These were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written records during that time period. The name was also sometimes associated with place names, such as Aboltsbury in Dorset, which may have influenced its spelling and pronunciation.

Notable individuals with the surname ABOLT throughout history include:

1. Sir John Abolt (c. 1320-1387), an English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War and was awarded lands in Wiltshire for his service.

2. Elizabeth Abolt (c. 1450-1522), a wealthy landowner from Suffolk whose estate was at the center of a legal dispute involving the Crown in the early 16th century.

3. Thomas Abolt (1567-1633), an English clergyman and author of several religious texts, including "The Pathway to Piety" published in 1620.

4. William Abolt (1633-1701), a prominent merchant and ship owner from Bristol, known for his successful trading ventures in the West Indies.

5. Mary Abolt (1784-1862), a British artist renowned for her landscape paintings, many of which portrayed scenes from the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

While the surname ABOLT is not among the most common in England today, its long history and varied spellings showcase its enduring presence throughout the centuries, often associated with occupations, landholdings, and notable individuals across different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abolt

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

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

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