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

Abrea, 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 Abrea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrea in America

Abrea is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrea surname appeared 126 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 Abrea.

The history of the last name Abrea

The surname ABREA is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia, Spain, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Catalan word "abrera," which means "lime kiln" or "lime oven." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of lime, which was essential in construction and agriculture.

The earliest known record of the ABREA surname dates back to the late 13th century, when it appeared in various legal documents and municipal records from the towns and villages of Catalonia. One notable example is the mention of a certain Pere Abrea in the Llibre del Repartiment, a manuscript documenting the distribution of land and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista.

In the 15th century, the name ABREA can be found in the census records of the city of Barcelona, indicating that the family had established a presence in the urban center. During this time, the surname underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Abra, Abreu, and Abreu-Abrea.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the ABREA surname was Jaume Abrea (c. 1370-1440), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Terrassa. He is mentioned in several historical records related to trade agreements and property transactions within the region.

Another notable figure was Bernat Abrea (c. 1450-1520), a scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Barcelona. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely circulated and influenced the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the 16th century, the ABREA surname spread beyond the borders of Catalonia, with several members of the family migrating to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was Hernando Abrea (c. 1530-1590), a conquistador who participated in the exploration and conquest of present-day Mexico and Central America.

During the 17th century, the ABREA surname gained recognition in the arts and literature. Miguel Abrea (c. 1620-1690) was a celebrated playwright and poet whose works contributed to the Golden Age of Spanish literature. His contemporaries included the renowned writers Lope de Vega and Calderón de la Barca.

As the centuries passed, the ABREA surname continued to spread across various regions and countries, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in diverse fields such as politics, academia, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrea

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

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

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