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

Abrantes, 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 Abrantes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrantes in America

Abrantes is the 36736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrantes surname appeared 608 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 Abrantes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abrantes 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 Abrantes

The surname Abrantes has its origins in Portugal, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Portuguese town of Abrantes, located in the Santarém District of central Portugal. The town's name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "apranti," meaning "open" or "uncovered," possibly referring to its location in an open or exposed area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Abrantes can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a 14th-century Portuguese manuscript detailing the genealogies of noble families. This suggests that the name was already well-established by that time.

During the Age of Discovery, several individuals with the surname Abrantes played significant roles in Portuguese exploration and colonization efforts. One notable figure was Vasco Fernandes de Abrantes, a 16th-century Portuguese navigator and explorer who accompanied Pedro Álvares Cabral on his voyage to Brazil in 1500.

In the 17th century, Manuel de Abrantes (1630-1695) was a prominent Portuguese playwright and poet, known for his works in the baroque style. His most famous play, "A Preciosa," was widely acclaimed and influenced subsequent generations of Portuguese dramatists.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Abrantes was José Rafael de Abrantes (1704-1766), a Portuguese architect and engineer who designed various military fortifications and public buildings throughout the country. His most notable work is the Aqueduct of Lisbon, a remarkable feat of engineering that brought water to the city from the nearby hills.

In the 19th century, Duarte Nuno Abrantes (1818-1893) was a renowned Portuguese military officer and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1876 to 1877. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the constitutional monarchy in the country.

The surname Abrantes can also be traced to other regions outside of Portugal, such as Brazil and former Portuguese colonies, due to the migration of Portuguese settlers during the colonial era. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply intertwined with the town of Abrantes and the Portuguese heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrantes

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

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

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