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

Abulencia, 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 Abulencia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abulencia in America

Abulencia is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abulencia surname appeared 194 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 Abulencia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abulencia 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 Abulencia

The surname ABULENCIA has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "abundantia," meaning abundance or plentiful, possibly referring to an area of fertile land or a prosperous family lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the ancient records of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a nobleman named Rodrigo de Abulencia was mentioned in a land grant document from the 13th century. This document suggests that the family may have held significant influence and wealth during that era.

In the 15th century, a renowned scholar and poet named Juan de Abulencia gained recognition for his literary works, which were widely circulated across the Iberian courts. His birth and death dates are unknown, but his contributions to the cultural renaissance of the time are well-documented.

During the Age of Exploration, several individuals bearing the ABULENCIA surname were among the early explorers and settlers who ventured to the Americas. One notable figure was Diego de Abulencia, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, a painter named Isabela Abulencia gained fame for her detailed portraits of Spanish nobility. Her works can be found in various galleries and museums across Europe, though the exact dates of her birth and death remain uncertain.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Father Manuel Abulencia, a Jesuit missionary who traveled to the Philippines in the late 18th century. He is credited with establishing several schools and churches throughout the archipelago, leaving a lasting impact on the region's education and religious institutions.

As the surname spread across different regions, its spelling variations emerged, including Abulencia, Abulenzia, and Abulensia. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from various parts of Europe and the Americas, reflecting the diverse migration patterns of families bearing this name.

While the surname ABULENCIA may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its historical significance and connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula and its global influence cannot be overlooked.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abulencia

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

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

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