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

Abonza, 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 Abonza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abonza in America

Abonza is the 59171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abonza surname appeared 342 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 Abonza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abonza 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 Abonza

The surname ABONZA has its origins in the region of Galicia, located in northwestern Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "abonanza," which means "fair weather" or "calm sea," suggesting a connection to maritime or coastal communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ABONZA surname can be found in the Cartulario de Sobrado, a 12th-century cartulary from the Monastery of Santa María de Sobrado in Galicia. This document contains references to individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

In the 15th century, records show an individual named Juan ABONZA, a merchant from the town of Noia in Galicia, who was engaged in trade activities along the coastal areas of the region. This suggests that the name may have been associated with maritime professions or coastal settlements.

During the 16th century, the ABONZA surname appeared in various historical documents, including parish records and census documents from the region of Galicia. One notable figure from this period was Pedro ABONZA, a renowned shipbuilder from the town of Pontevedra, who was responsible for constructing several vessels for the Spanish Navy.

In the 17th century, the ABONZA family expanded its presence beyond Galicia, with some members migrating to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was Francisco ABONZA, who was born in Santiago de Compostela in 1621 and later settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he became a prominent landowner and rancher.

The 18th century saw the rise of Juan Antonio ABONZA, a celebrated poet and playwright from the town of Vigo in Galicia. His works were widely acclaimed and helped to establish the ABONZA name within literary circles of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the ABONZA surname continued to be found in various parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Galicia, Asturias, and the Basque Country. Notable figures from more recent times include María ABONZA, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights, who was born in Pontevedra in 1872, and José ABONZA, a prominent architect from Bilbao, whose works can be seen throughout the Basque region and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abonza

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

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

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