2000
#14,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,898
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.70
Rare Last name
Abril
A Spanish and Catalan surname referring to the month of April or the spring season.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,839 Americans carry the last name Abril. That puts it at #12,038 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.83 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 120,731 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Abril surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.8K
1 in 120,731
Census rank
#12,038
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,476 bearers of the surname Abril in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.83 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12038th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Abril, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.5%. The next largest groups are White (10.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abril
Among Census respondents with the surname Abril, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.5%. The next largest groups are White (10.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Abril bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Abril surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino78.5% · 1,944
- White10.2% · 253
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.7% · 215
- Two or more races1.5% · 38
- Black or African American0.7% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Abril
Abril appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#12,921
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,379
+481 bearers (+25.3%)
Per 100,000 0.81
Rank movement Up 1,511 places
2020
#12,038
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,476
+97 bearers (+4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.83
Rank movement Up 883 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,432 | 1,898 | 0.70 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,921 | 2,379 | 0.81 | +481 bearers (+25.3%) | Up 1,511 places |
| 2020 | #12,038 | 2,476 | 0.83 | +97 bearers (+4.1%) | Up 883 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Abril surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,921 | #12,038 | 6.8% |
| Count | 2,379 | 2,476 | 4.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.81 | 0.83 | 2.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Abril bearers went from 2,379 to 2,476 (+4.1% change). The surname moved up 883 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,921 to #12,038.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Abril
FAQ
Abril surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Abril?
Name Census estimates that about 2,839 living Americans carry the surname Abril. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 120,731 residents.
How common is Abril?
Abril ranks #12,038 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.83 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,476 people with the surname Abril. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,839), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.83 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.83 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Abril.
Has Abril become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Abril went from 2,379 recorded bearers to 2,476. That is an increase of 97 (+4.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #12,921 to #12,038.
What does the Census say about the background of Abril?
Among Census respondents with the surname Abril, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.5%. The next largest groups are White (10.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Abril in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.5% (1,944 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Abril appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (78.5%), White (10.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (8.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Abril (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Abril mean?
A Spanish and Catalan surname referring to the month of April or the spring season. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Abril (0.83 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Abril?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.