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

Aborn, 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 Aborn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aborn in America

Aborn is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aborn surname appeared 261 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 Aborn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aborn 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 Aborn

The surname Aborn is believed to have originated in England. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "æt" meaning "at" and "burna" meaning "stream" or "brook". This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a stream or brook.

The earliest known record of the surname dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Atte Bourne". This spelling variation provides further evidence of the name's connection to a watercourse or stream.

In the 13th century, the surname was found in various records as "Ateburn", "Atteburn", and "Atteborne". These spellings reflect the evolution of the name over time and the influence of regional dialects.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was John Atteburn, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1275. Another early bearer of the name was William Ateborne, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire in 1327.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms such as "Atteborne", "Atteborn", and "Aborn". One notable individual from this period was Robert Atteborn, who was listed in the Poll Tax Records of Yorkshire in 1379.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with spellings such as "Aborne", "Aburn", and "Aborn". One prominent figure from this era was John Aborn, a merchant and alderman of London, who lived from 1550 to 1625.

Another notable individual was Richard Aborn, an English playwright and poet, who was born in 1588 and is known for his works such as "The Valiant Scot" and "The Crafty Merchant".

In the 18th century, the surname was well-established in various counties, including Yorkshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire. One notable bearer of the name was Samuel Aborn, a renowned clockmaker from Derbyshire, who lived from 1720 to 1795.

Throughout history, the surname has been associated with various places and localities, such as Aborn in Derbyshire, Aborn Green in Staffordshire, and Aborn Meadows in Yorkshire. These place names likely derived from individuals with the surname who resided in or owned land in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aborn

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

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

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