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

Aburto, 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 Aburto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aburto in America

Aburto is the 11764th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aburto surname appeared 2,663 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Aburto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aburto 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 Aburto

The surname Aburto has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "abur," which means "to cross over" or "to pass through." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who lived near a river crossing or a mountain pass.

During the Reconquista, the Christian armies retook control of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. Many Spanish surnames emerged during this time, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of the Arab presence in Spain. Aburto is one such name that bears the imprint of this historical period.

The earliest known record of the Aburto surname can be found in the "Becerro de Behetrias," a 14th-century document that documented noble families and their lands. This suggests that the Aburto family may have held a prominent position in certain regions of Spain during that era.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Aburto name was Juan de Aburto, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his conquest of Mexico and later served as a governor in various regions of the Spanish colonies.

Another historical figure of note was Pedro de Aburto, a Spanish military commander who fought against the Dutch forces during the Eighty Years' War in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the defense of the Spanish Netherlands and was highly regarded for his strategic skills.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the contribution of Félix Aburto, a 19th-century Spanish poet and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of love and nationalism, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of Spanish literature.

Turning to the 20th century, Margarita Aburto was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain. She founded several schools and organizations dedicated to promoting education and empowerment for women, leaving a lasting impact on the social landscape of her time.

Throughout history, the Aburto surname has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as Aburto (a municipality in the Basque Country), and Aburto de la Vega (a village in the province of Palencia). These place names likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the close ties between family names and geographic locations in Spanish culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aburto

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

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

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