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

Acebal, 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 Acebal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acebal in America

Acebal is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acebal surname appeared 251 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 Acebal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acebal 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 Acebal

The surname Acebal has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "acebal," which refers to a grove of evergreen holm oak trees. This suggests that the name may have originally been a topographic surname, referring to a person who lived near or owned lands with such a grove.

The earliest known record of the Acebal surname can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a historical document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties among the Christian conquerors of Seville after the city was retaken from the Moors in 1248. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Acebal, indicating their presence in the region at that time.

During the 15th century, the Acebal family established themselves as prominent landowners and nobility in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the provinces of Seville and Cadiz. One notable figure from this period was Rodrigo Acebal, a wealthy landowner and military commander who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the late 15th century.

Over the centuries, the Acebal surname has been recorded with various spelling variations, such as Acebal, Azebal, and Acevar. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation and scribal practices.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Acebal family migrated to the Americas, establishing themselves in various regions of Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Peru. One prominent individual from this era was Juan Acebal de la Torre, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.

Another notable individual with the Acebal surname was Manuel Acebal y Arratia, a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1786 to 1789. He played a significant role in fortifying the island's defenses and improving its infrastructure during his tenure.

In the 19th century, the Acebal family continued to hold influential positions in various parts of Spain and Latin America. One example is José María Acebal y Arratia, a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament in the mid-1800s.

Throughout history, the Acebal surname has been associated with several significant individuals, demonstrating its enduring presence and influence across various regions and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acebal

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

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

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