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

Abreo, 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 Abreo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abreo in America

Abreo is the 38532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abreo surname appeared 574 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 Abreo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abreo 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 Abreo

The surname Abreo has its origins in Spain, and it is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "abrevadero," which means "watering place" or "drinking trough" for animals. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked at a location where livestock could be watered.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Abreo can be found in the archives of the Spanish city of Seville, where a document from the year 1287 mentions a certain Pedro Abreo, who was a landowner in the region. This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, there are records of an influential family named Abreo residing in the city of Toledo, Spain. This family was known for their involvement in local politics and their ownership of several estates in the surrounding areas. One notable member of this family was Juan Abreo (1432-1498), who served as a councilman in Toledo and played a significant role in the city's governance during his lifetime.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Abreo made its way to the New World. In 1573, a man named Diego Abreo was among the early Spanish settlers in the region that is now part of modern-day Mexico. He is recorded as having established a cattle ranch near the city of Guadalajara, which aligns with the name's potential connection to livestock and watering places.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the surname Abreo was María Abreo (1632-1702), a Spanish nun and writer who lived in the city of Seville. She is best known for her religious poetry and her contributions to the literary culture of her time.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Tomás Abreo (1812-1887) gained recognition as a revolutionary leader and politician in Spain. He played a significant role in the liberal movements of the mid-19th century and served as a member of the Spanish parliament for several years.

While the surname Abreo has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, it remains most prevalent in Spanish-speaking countries and regions with strong historical ties to Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abreo

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

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

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