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

Abuan, 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 Abuan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abuan in America

Abuan is the 41164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abuan surname appeared 529 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 Abuan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abuan 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 Abuan

The surname ABUAN is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. It is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "abuan," which means "smoke" or "haze." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a smoky area or worked in a profession that involved smoke, such as a blacksmith or a potter.

The earliest known record of the surname ABUAN dates back to the late 16th century, when it appeared in a census conducted by Spanish officials in the province of Batangas. This census recorded the names of individuals who were required to pay taxes to the Spanish crown.

In the 17th century, the name ABUAN was also found in church records from the town of Taal, which is located in the province of Batangas. These records included baptismal and marriage certificates, as well as burial records.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname ABUAN was Juan ABUAN, who was born in Taal in 1678. He was a farmer and landowner who was also a member of the local council, or "cabeza de barangay."

Another notable individual with the surname ABUAN was Maria ABUAN, who was born in Batangas in 1723. She was a renowned potter and was known for her intricate ceramic designs, which were often inspired by the natural surroundings of the province.

In the 19th century, the surname ABUAN was also found in records from the province of Laguna, which is adjacent to Batangas. One notable individual from this period was Pedro ABUAN, who was born in Santa Cruz, Laguna in 1837. He was a respected educator and was one of the first teachers in the region to establish a school for girls.

Another notable individual with the surname ABUAN was Francisca ABUAN, who was born in Calamba, Laguna in 1865. She was a midwife and herbalist who was highly regarded for her knowledge of traditional medicine and her skill in assisting with childbirth.

In the early 20th century, the surname ABUAN was also found in records from the province of Cavite, which is located south of Manila. One notable individual from this period was Manuel ABUAN, who was born in Imus, Cavite in 1902. He was a renowned poet and writer who was known for his works that celebrated the natural beauty of the Philippines and the resilience of its people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abuan

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

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

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