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

Abrew, 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 Abrew surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrew in America

Abrew is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrew surname appeared 260 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 Abrew.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abrew 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 Abrew

The surname ABREW has its origins in Portugal, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be a variant of the Portuguese surname Abreo, which is derived from the Latin word "aperire," meaning "to open" or "to reveal." The name may have been given to someone who worked as a gatekeeper or porter, responsible for opening and closing gates or doors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ABREW surname can be found in the Portuguese Inquisition records from the late 15th century. These records document the trials and persecutions of Jews and conversos (converted Jews) during the time of the Spanish Inquisition, which also extended to Portugal.

In the 16th century, the name ABREW appears in various historical documents from the Portuguese colonies in Brazil and India. Francisco ABREW (1545-1620) was a Portuguese explorer and navigator who played a significant role in the colonization of Brazil. He was part of the expedition that founded the city of Salvador, now the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia.

Another notable figure was João ABREW (1580-1645), a Portuguese Jesuit missionary who worked in India and was known for his efforts in spreading Christianity and education in the region. He established several schools and churches during his time in Goa, which was then a Portuguese colony.

During the 17th century, the ABREW surname was also found in some Portuguese settlements in Africa, particularly in Angola and Mozambique. António ABREW (1620-1690) was a prominent trader and colonist who established one of the first Portuguese settlements in present-day Angola.

In the 18th century, the ABREW name appeared in various Portuguese records related to the wine trade and viticulture. Manuel ABREW (1725-1795) was a notable winemaker from the Douro Valley region, known for his contributions to the development of the Port wine industry.

Throughout its history, the ABREW surname has been associated with various professions and walks of life, from explorers and missionaries to traders and winemakers. While its origins can be traced back to Portugal, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the global reach of Portuguese exploration and colonization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrew

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

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

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