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

Abundo, 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 Abundo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abundo in America

Abundo is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abundo surname appeared 228 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 Abundo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abundo 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 Abundo

The surname Abundo is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century in the region of Tuscany. The name is derived from the Latin word "abundāre," meaning "to overflow" or "to be plentiful." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone who lived in an area of abundance or prosperity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abundo can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, dated back to the late 1400s. These documents mention a family by the name of Abundo, who were merchants and landowners in the outskirts of the city.

In the 16th century, the name Abundo appeared in several ecclesiastical records, indicating that members of this family may have held positions within the Catholic Church. One notable figure was Father Giulio Abundo, a Franciscan friar who lived from 1523 to 1598 and was known for his charitable works in the city of Siena.

As the centuries passed, the name Abundo spread to other regions of Italy, with variations in spelling such as Abondio and Abundio. In the 18th century, the Abundo family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where a merchant named Gennaro Abundo (1712-1782) established a successful trading business exporting goods throughout the Mediterranean.

During the Italian Renaissance, the name Abundo was associated with several artists and intellectuals. One such individual was the painter Lorenzo Abundo (1526-1594), whose works can still be found in churches and galleries across Italy. Another notable figure was the poet and philosopher Vincenzo Abundo (1567-1622), who was renowned for his literary works and contributions to the humanist movement.

In more recent history, the Abundo name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life. One example is Antonio Abundo (1888-1963), an Italian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies during the Fascist era. Another noteworthy figure is the novelist and playwright Lucia Abundo (1925-2010), whose works explored themes of love, family, and the complexities of modern Italian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abundo

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

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

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