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

Abrahamsen, 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 Abrahamsen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrahamsen in America

Abrahamsen is the 29626th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrahamsen surname appeared 795 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 Abrahamsen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abrahamsen 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 Abrahamsen

The surname Abrahamsen is of Danish origin, emerging in the late 17th century. It is a patronymic name, derived from the personal name Abraham and the suffix "-sen" which means "son of." The name Abraham itself is of Hebrew origin, meaning "father of many" or "father of multitudes."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Abrahamsen can be traced back to the late 1600s in Denmark, particularly in areas such as Copenhagen and Jutland. It is believed that the name first arose as a way to distinguish individuals by their father's name, a common practice in Scandinavian naming traditions.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Abrahamsen was Hans Abrahamsen, a merchant who lived in Copenhagen in the late 17th century. He is mentioned in several records from the time, including trade documents and municipal records.

In the 18th century, the name Abrahamsen appeared in various Danish church records and census documents, indicating its growing prevalence among the population. Notable individuals from this period include Peter Abrahamsen (1710-1786), a renowned Danish architect who designed several notable buildings in Copenhagen.

As the surname spread throughout Denmark, it also found its way into other Scandinavian countries, such as Norway and Sweden, where variations like Abrahamsson and Abrahamson emerged. One notable Swedish bearer of the name was Carl Abrahamson (1857-1936), a prominent architect responsible for designing several landmark buildings in Stockholm.

In the 19th century, the Abrahamsen name gained further recognition with the birth of Niels Abrahamsen (1843-1921), a Danish composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the country's musical heritage. His works, including symphonies and operas, were widely performed and acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another notable figure from this period was Soren Abrahamsen (1862-1934), a Danish politician and journalist who served as a member of the Folketing (Danish Parliament) and played a role in shaping the country's political landscape.

As the 20th century progressed, the Abrahamsen name continued to be associated with prominent individuals in various fields. One such figure was Kristian Abrahamsen (1894-1971), a Norwegian author and playwright whose works explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrahamsen

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

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

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