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

Abrigo, 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 Abrigo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrigo in America

Abrigo is the 34465th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrigo surname appeared 657 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 Abrigo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abrigo 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 Abrigo

The surname Abrigo originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "abrigo," which means "shelter" or "protection." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who provided shelter or protection, or perhaps lived in a place that offered such refuge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abrigo can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appeared in various documents dating back to the 13th century. It is believed that the name may have originated from a place name or a descriptive nickname referring to a location that provided shelter or protection.

In the 14th century, the name Abrigo surfaced in the town of Alcalá de Henares, near Madrid. Records from this period indicate that a family bearing this surname resided in the area and played a significant role in local affairs.

One notable individual with the surname Abrigo was Pedro Abrigo, a Spanish military commander who lived in the late 15th century. He fought alongside the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, in the conquest of Granada, which marked the end of the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle to expel the Moors from Spain.

In the 16th century, Juan Abrigo, a Spanish explorer and navigator, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. Juan's accounts of the voyage and the conquest of the Aztec Empire provide valuable insights into this pivotal period in history.

During the 17th century, the name Abrigo appeared in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. María Abrigo, born in 1635 in Havana, Cuba, was a prominent figure in the local community and played a significant role in the establishment of several charitable organizations.

Another notable individual with the surname Abrigo was Javier Abrigo, a Spanish artist and sculptor who lived in the late 18th century. His works, primarily religious sculptures and altarpieces, can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain and Latin America.

While the surname Abrigo is not as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrigo

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

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

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