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

Abrajano, 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 Abrajano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrajano in America

Abrajano is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrajano surname appeared 134 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 Abrajano.

The history of the last name Abrajano

The surname Abrajano has its origins in the Spanish language and traces back to the medieval period in Spain. It is believed to have derived from the combination of the Spanish words "abra" meaning "opening" or "gap" and "jano" which is a variation of the name Juan, a common Spanish name originating from the Hebrew name Yohanan.

The Abrajano name was likely first used to identify individuals who lived near a particular opening or gap in the landscape, possibly near a mountain pass or a valley. It may also have been used as a descriptive surname for someone who worked as a gatekeeper or guard at such an opening or entrance.

In some early historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries, variations of the name such as "Abraxano" and "Abrahano" can be found, indicating the evolution of the spelling over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Abrajano surname is in the Libros de Repartimiento, which were records of land distribution in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Christian reconquest in the 13th century. A certain Rodrigo Abrajano is listed as receiving a parcel of land in the town of Alzira in 1238.

Another notable figure bearing the Abrajano name was Fray Juan Abrajano, a Franciscan friar who lived in the late 15th century and was known for his work as a missionary in the Americas, particularly in the region that is now Mexico.

In the 16th century, a wealthy merchant named Hernando Abrajano was documented as having established trade routes between Spain and the New World, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultural influences between the two continents.

During the Spanish Golden Age in the 17th century, a playwright and poet named Lope de Abrajano gained recognition for his contributions to the literary scene in Madrid. His works often explored themes of love, honor, and the complexities of human nature.

In the 19th century, a Spanish military officer named Antonio Abrajano played a significant role in the Peninsular War against the French Empire, earning him recognition and honors for his service to the Spanish Crown.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the Abrajano surname, each contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrajano

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

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

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