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

Abrahantes, 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 Abrahantes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrahantes in America

Abrahantes is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrahantes surname appeared 103 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 Abrahantes.

The history of the last name Abrahantes

The surname ABRAHANTES has its origins in Portugal, originating as early as the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Portuguese word "abraante," which means "burning" or "ardent," potentially referring to the occupation or personality traits of the earliest bearers of the name.

The name was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of Portugal, particularly in the areas around Porto and Braga. Historical records indicate that the ABRAHANTES family held significant influence and landholdings in these areas during the medieval period.

One of the earliest known references to the ABRAHANTES name can be found in a document from the Monastery of Alcobaça, dating back to the late 14th century. This document mentions a João ABRAHANTES, who was a prominent landowner in the region.

In the 16th century, the name gained further prominence when Fernão ABRAHANTES (1520-1585) served as a military captain during the Portuguese conquest of Brazil. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Portuguese colony and the subjugation of indigenous populations.

Another notable bearer of the ABRAHANTES name was Diogo ABRAHANTES (1650-1718), a renowned architect who designed several churches and monasteries in the Baroque style across Portugal and its colonies.

During the 18th century, the ABRAHANTES family produced several notable scholars and intellectuals, including Tomás ABRAHANTES (1725-1799), a philosopher and writer whose works explored themes of rationalism and enlightenment.

In the 19th century, the name gained international recognition when João ABRAHANTES (1810-1872), a Portuguese explorer and naturalist, embarked on several expeditions to Africa and South America, making significant contributions to the fields of botany and zoology.

Throughout its history, the ABRAHANTES surname has been associated with various place names and localities within Portugal, such as Abrahantes (a parish in Guimarães), Abrahão (a village in Penafiel), and Abraídos (a village in Braga).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrahantes

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

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 Abrahantes 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.

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

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