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

Abplanalp, 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 Abplanalp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abplanalp in America

Abplanalp is the 27678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abplanalp surname appeared 869 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 Abplanalp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abplanalp 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 Abplanalp

The surname ABPLANALP originates from Switzerland, specifically from the canton of Graubünden, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Swiss-German word "Aaplanalp," which refers to a specific alpine pasture or meadow in the mountainous region. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who resided or worked in that particular area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from 1492, which mentions a certain Hans Abplanalp, a farmer and cattle herder from the village of Trin. The name has also appeared in various parish records and local chronicles throughout the centuries, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "Aplanalp" or "Ablanapla."

Interestingly, the name ABPLANALP has connections to several notable figures in Swiss history. In the early 17th century, a man named Jakob Abplanalp was a renowned architect and stonemason who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the region. His son, Peter Abplanalp (1598-1667), followed in his footsteps and became a respected master builder as well.

Another noteworthy individual with this surname was Johannes Abplanalp (1716-1789), a renowned botanist and naturalist who extensively studied the diverse flora of the Swiss Alps. His work significantly contributed to the understanding of alpine plant life and ecosystems.

During the 19th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Caspar Abplanalp (1821-1907), a prominent Swiss politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Council, the lower house of the Swiss Federal Assembly, representing the canton of Graubünden.

It is worth noting that the name ABPLANALP has also been associated with several villages and hamlets in the Swiss Alps, including Abplanalp in the municipality of Trun and Abplanalp in the municipality of Obersaxen, both located in the canton of Graubünden. These place names likely originated from the surname itself, reflecting the connection between the name and the specific geographic locations.

While the surname ABPLANALP may not be among the most common in Switzerland or globally, its rich history and connection to the Alpine regions of Switzerland make it a unique and intriguing name with deep roots in the country's cultural and geographic landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abplanalp

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

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

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