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

Absalon, 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 Absalon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Absalon in America

Absalon is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Absalon surname appeared 208 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 Absalon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Absalon 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 Absalon

The surname Absalon has its origins in Denmark and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old Danish name "Absalon," which itself was a variation of the Hebrew name "Absalom." The name was popularized in Denmark by the prominent figure Absalon, who was Bishop of Roskilde from 1158 to 1201 and played a significant role in the development of Copenhagen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Absalon can be found in the Liber Census Daniae, a manuscript from around 1231 that served as a census of landowners in Denmark. The name is also mentioned in the Diplomatarium Danicum, a collection of medieval Danish documents dating back to the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname Absalon was associated with the island of Amager, located near Copenhagen. Records from this period show individuals with the surname Absalon holding land on the island, suggesting a connection between the name and this particular location.

Notable historical figures with the surname Absalon include Peder Absalon (c. 1450-1520), a Danish clergyman and writer who served as Bishop of Viborg. Another noteworthy individual was Eiler Absalon (c. 1560-1640), a Danish nobleman and landowner who held significant properties in Jutland.

In the 17th century, the surname Absalon was found in various spellings, such as Absallon and Absolon, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common during that period. One prominent individual from this era was Hans Absalon (1617-1693), a Danish merchant and ship owner who played a role in the development of Denmark's international trade.

Moving into the 18th century, the Absalon surname continued to be associated with notable figures, including Niels Absalon (1728-1804), a Danish theologian and academic who served as Bishop of Ribe. Another individual of note was Karen Absalon (1760-1825), a Danish landowner and businesswoman who owned several estates in Zealand.

Throughout its history, the surname Absalon has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, noblemen, merchants, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Denmark, the name has left an indelible mark on Danish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Absalon

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

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

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