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

Abrev, 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 Abrev surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrev in America

Abrev is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrev surname appeared 124 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 Abrev.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abrev 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 Abrev

The surname ABREV is believed to have originated in Spain, derived from the Latin word "abbreviare," which means "to shorten" or "to abbreviate." This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, when surnames were becoming more prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ABREV surname can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it was associated with individuals involved in the transcription and copying of manuscripts. This occupation often required the use of abbreviations, which may have contributed to the surname's origin.

In the 14th century, there are records of a scribe named Jaume ABREV who worked in the monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll, renowned for its scriptoria and library. His name appears in several manuscripts from that period, indicating the early use of the surname.

During the 15th century, the ABREV surname began to spread to other parts of Spain, particularly in regions with strong literary and scholarly traditions. For example, in the city of Seville, there are records of a family named ABREV residing in the historical district of Santa Cruz.

Notable individuals with the ABREV surname include Juan ABREV (1520-1588), a renowned calligrapher and illuminator from Toledo, whose work can be found in various religious texts and royal documents. His intricate designs and beautiful lettering were highly sought after by the nobility and clergy of the time.

Another prominent figure was María ABREV (1580-1650), a playwright and poet from Madrid. Her works, which often explored themes of love and societal dynamics, were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

In the 18th century, the ABREV surname also found its way to the Americas, carried by Spanish explorers and settlers. One such individual was Diego ABREV (1725-1795), a cartographer and navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, contributing to the mapping of new territories.

The ABREV name has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as Abreviaterra, a small village in the province of Tarragona, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa.

While the ABREV surname is not among the most common in Spain, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, particularly in the realms of literature, arts, and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrev

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

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

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