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

Abron, 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 Abron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abron in America

Abron is the 22573rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abron surname appeared 1,138 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 Abron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abron 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 Abron

The surname ABRON has its roots in the ancient region of Brittany, located in the northwestern part of modern-day France. The name can be traced back to the 11th century and is believed to have originated from a Breton place name or personal name derived from the Celtic words "ab" meaning "dweller" and "ron" meaning "hill" or "promontory".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ABRON surname appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Abroun" and is associated with landholders in various regions of Brittany.

During the Middle Ages, the ABRON name was prominent in the region of Cornouaille, a historical province in western Brittany. Several noble families bearing the ABRON name held significant influence and property in this area, with their lineage documented in various genealogical records and charters.

Notable individuals with the ABRON surname include Gilles ABRON (1310-1378), a renowned Breton scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Tréguier. Another prominent figure was Jeanne ABRON (1452-1521), a noblewoman renowned for her philanthropic efforts and patronage of the arts in the city of Quimper.

In the 16th century, the ABRON name gained further recognition with the birth of Yves ABRON (1572-1649), a celebrated Breton poet and playwright whose works celebrated the region's cultural heritage and language. His literary contributions were influential in preserving and promoting the Breton identity during a period of cultural upheaval.

The ABRON surname also has connections to the town of Pont-Aven, a picturesque village in Brittany that became a renowned artist colony in the late 19th century. One notable figure was Émile ABRON (1853-1898), a talented painter and member of the Pont-Aven School, whose works captured the vibrant landscapes and rural life of the region.

Another significant individual was Marie-Thérèse ABRON (1878-1962), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Brittany. Her efforts to establish educational opportunities for girls and promote gender equality left a lasting impact on the region's social and cultural landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abron

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

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

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