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

Aebly, 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 Aebly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aebly in America

Aebly is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aebly surname appeared 154 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 Aebly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aebly 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 Aebly

The surname Aebly is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Aeble, located in the southern region of Germany, near the Swiss border. The name Aebly is thought to be derived from the Old German word "aepel," which means "apple," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with an apple orchard or a place where apples were grown in abundance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aebly can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the region, where it was written as "Aeblein" in the late 1500s. These records often documented births, marriages, and deaths within the local communities, providing valuable insights into the history and spread of surnames.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Aebly name began to appear in various historical documents and records across different parts of Germany. For instance, Johann Michael Aebly, born in 1692, was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, known for his successful trading ventures and contributions to the local economy.

In the 19th century, the Aebly surname gained recognition through the achievements of several notable individuals. One such figure was Friedrich Aebly (1824-1891), a German-born Swiss theologian and author who made significant contributions to the field of religious studies. His works, including "Die Christliche Lehre von der Sünde" (The Christian Doctrine of Sin), were widely acclaimed and influential in their time.

Another prominent individual with the Aebly surname was Anna Aebly (1858-1932), a Swiss artist and painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still-life paintings. Her works were exhibited in various galleries across Switzerland and Germany, and she is considered one of the notable female artists of her era.

In the early 20th century, the name Aebly gained further prominence with the birth of Hans Aebly (1901-1975), a Swiss architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the development of several iconic buildings and urban projects in Switzerland, including the Zytglogge Tower in Bern and the Brünnen residential area in Zurich.

While the Aebly surname has its roots in Germany, it has also been historically present in Switzerland, particularly in the German-speaking regions. Over the centuries, the name has evolved and spread across different parts of Europe, with various spellings and variations emerging, such as Aeble, Aebler, and Aeblin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aebly

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

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

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