2000
#19,313
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,298
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.48
Rare Last name
Abundis
Derived from the Spanish word "abunde," meaning "to abound" or "plentiful," suggesting prosperity and abundance.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,014 Americans carry the last name Abundis. That puts it at #15,961 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.59 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 170,186 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Abundis 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
2.0K
1 in 170,186
Census rank
#15,961
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,756 bearers of the surname Abundis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.59 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15961st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Abundis, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.8%. The next largest groups are White (4.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Abundis
The surname Abundis has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "abundantia," meaning abundance or plenty. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone known for their wealth or prosperity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Abundis name can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan Abundis was mentioned in 1492. This suggests that the name was already in use during the late medieval period in Spain.
In the 16th century, the Abundis name appears to have spread to various regions of Spain, including Andalusia and Castile. There are records of an Alonso Abundis, a wealthy landowner from Seville, who lived from 1520 to 1589. He is noted for his contributions to the development of local agriculture and his patronage of the arts.
As the centuries passed, the Abundis name continued to be found across Spain, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. One such figure was Beatriz Abundis, a renowned poet and writer from Granada, who lived from 1675 to 1743. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
In the 18th century, the Abundis name made its way to the Americas, with many Spanish settlers carrying the surname to the New World. One notable bearer was Francisco Abundis, a soldier and explorer who played a role in the colonization of California. He was born in Seville in 1732 and died in Mexico City in 1805.
Another prominent individual with the Abundis surname was Margarita Abundis, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in Mexico. Born in Guanajuato in 1825, she dedicated her life to establishing schools and promoting education for girls and women in her country. Her efforts paved the way for greater gender equality in education.
Throughout its history, the Abundis name has been associated with various professions and fields, from landowners and poets to soldiers and educators. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, its legacy has been carried forward by individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective societies and cultures.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abundis
Among Census respondents with the surname Abundis, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.8%. The next largest groups are White (4.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Abundis 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 Abundis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.8% · 1,665
- White4.1% · 72
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 7
- Black or African American0.2% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 4
- Two or more races0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Abundis
Abundis 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
#16,120
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,796
+498 bearers (+38.4%)
Per 100,000 0.61
Rank movement Up 3,193 places
2020
#15,961
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,756
-40 bearers (-2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.59
Rank movement Up 159 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #19,313 | 1,298 | 0.48 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,120 | 1,796 | 0.61 | +498 bearers (+38.4%) | Up 3,193 places |
| 2020 | #15,961 | 1,756 | 0.59 | -40 bearers (-2.2%) | Up 159 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 Abundis 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 | #16,120 | #15,961 | 1.0% |
| Count | 1,796 | 1,756 | -2.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.61 | 0.59 | -3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Abundis bearers went from 1,796 to 1,756 (-2.2% change). The surname moved up 159 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,120 to #15,961.
FAQ
Abundis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Abundis?
Name Census estimates that about 2,014 living Americans carry the surname Abundis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 170,186 residents.
How common is Abundis?
Abundis ranks #15,961 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.59 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 1,756 people with the surname Abundis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,014), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.59 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.59 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 Abundis.
Has Abundis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Abundis went from 1,796 recorded bearers to 1,756. That is a decrease of 40 (-2.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,120 to #15,961.
What does the Census say about the background of Abundis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Abundis, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.8%. The next largest groups are White (4.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%). 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 Abundis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (1,665 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Abundis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.8%), White (4.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%). 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 Abundis (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 Abundis mean?
Derived from the Spanish word "abunde," meaning "to abound" or "plentiful," suggesting prosperity and abundance. 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 Abundis (0.59 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 Americans have the surname Abundis?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.