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

Abril, 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 Abril surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abril in America

Abril is the 12921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abril surname appeared 2,379 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Abril.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abril 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 Abril

The surname Abril originates from Spain and has its roots in the Latin word "Aprilis", which means the month of April. This name is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "aperire", meaning "to open", as April marks the opening of the spring season.

Abril is a topographic surname, meaning it was initially given to someone who lived near or was associated with a location that bloomed or opened during the month of April. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, such as Catalonia and Aragon.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Abril can be found in the "Libro de la Cadena" (Book of the Chain), a compilation of medieval Catalan texts dating back to the 14th century. This manuscript mentions several individuals with the surname Abril.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Abril was Pedro Abril, a Spanish scholar and humanist who lived from approximately 1435 to 1508. He is known for his contributions to the study of Latin literature and his translations of classical works.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Juan Abril, a Spanish painter and engraver who lived during the 16th century, active between 1520 and 1570. He is renowned for his religious paintings and engravings, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 17th century, the surname Abril was recorded in the town of Almagro, located in the province of Ciudad Real, Spain. Historical records from this period mention a family named Abril who played a significant role in the local community.

During the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Abril was Pedro Abril y Llano, a Spanish priest and linguist who lived from 1713 to 1785. He is known for his contributions to the study of the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs, and his efforts to preserve indigenous languages and cultures.

In the 19th century, José Abril y Arratia, a Spanish lawyer and politician, was born in 1823 in Almería, Spain. He served as a member of the Parliament and played a role in the political affairs of the time.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname Abril throughout history, demonstrating the rich heritage and cultural significance of this Spanish surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abril

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

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

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