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

Abon, 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 Abon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abon in America

Abon is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abon surname appeared 166 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 Abon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abon 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 Abon

The surname ABON is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "abó," meaning grandfather or ancestor. The name was likely initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who resembled or had characteristics reminiscent of an ancestor.

The earliest known record of the surname ABON appears in a municipal document from the city of Barcelona, dated 1572. This document mentions a certain Juan Abon, a merchant involved in trade with the Italian city-states. The name's spelling has remained relatively consistent over the centuries, with minor variations such as Abón and Abón found in some historical records.

In the 17th century, the ABON surname began to spread beyond Catalonia, with records showing families bearing this name in other regions of Spain, such as Andalusia and Castile. One notable figure from this period was Diego Abon (1625-1693), a prominent architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in Seville.

During the 18th century, the ABON name gained further recognition when Javier Abon (1712-1789), a military officer, played a crucial role in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines. His exploits were documented in various chronicles and historical accounts of the time.

As Spanish explorers and colonists ventured across the Atlantic, the ABON surname also found its way to the Americas. In the 19th century, Pedro Abon (1832-1901), a renowned writer and journalist from Buenos Aires, Argentina, gained significant literary acclaim for his works on South American history and culture.

Another notable figure was Margarita Abon (1879-1958), a pioneering feminist and activist from Madrid, Spain. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and played a pivotal role in the early stages of the Spanish women's suffrage movement.

While the ABON surname is not among the most common in Spanish-speaking countries, it has persisted throughout history, with numerous individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, from architecture and military service to literature and social activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abon

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

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

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