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

Abrenica, 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 Abrenica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrenica in America

Abrenica is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrenica surname appeared 295 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 Abrenica.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abrenica 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 Abrenica

The surname Abrenica is believed to have originated in the Philippines. It is a Hispanic-derived name that likely emerged during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th to 19th centuries. The name is thought to be a combination of the Spanish words "abre" meaning "to open" and "nica" which may have been derived from a place name or a personal nickname.

Some historical records suggest that the name Abrenica may have been associated with individuals who worked as doorkeepers, gatekeepers, or those responsible for opening and closing gates or entrances. However, the exact origins and meanings are not definitively known.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abrenica can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the Philippines from the late 18th century. These records document individuals with the surname Abrenica residing in various provinces across the archipelago.

Notable individuals with the surname Abrenica throughout history include:

1. Juan Abrenica (1812-1892), a prominent landowner and businessman from Bulacan province during the Spanish colonial era.

2. Maria Abrenica (1845-1921), a respected educator and advocate for women's education in the town of Malolos, Bulacan.

3. Felipe Abrenica (1875-1948), a lawyer and political figure who served as a member of the Philippine Commission during the American colonial period.

4. Josefa Abrenica (1890-1974), a renowned writer and poet whose works explored themes of nationalism and cultural identity.

5. Marcelo Abrenica (1920-2005), a celebrated artist and sculptor known for his works depicting Filipino folklore and traditions.

While the surname Abrenica is relatively uncommon, it has persisted through generations and continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of Filipino names and identities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrenica

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

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

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