Explore the Family Name Abadilla
The meaning of Abadilla
Spanish: habitational name, probably from La Abadilla in Cantabria, named with a diminutive of abadía ‘abbey’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abadilla in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Abadilla was ranked 56,826 in the year 2000 and then saw an increase in its ranking to 47,966 in 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This represents a positive change of 15.59%. In addition, the count increased from 336 people with this surname in 2000 to 441 in 2010, indicating a growth of 31.25%. The proportion of people with the surname Abadilla per 100,000 also increased by 25.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #47,966 | 15.59% |
| Count | 336 | 441 | 31.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abadilla
Regarding ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Abadilla identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, despite a small decrease from 86.01% to 82.09% over the ten-year period, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The next largest group was those identifying with two or more races, which saw an increase from 3.87% to 5.90%. White-identified individuals decreased from 5.06% to 3.17%, while Hispanic representation almost doubled from 4.76% to 8.84%. The categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change with 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.01% | 82.09% | -4.56% |
| Hispanic | 4.76% | 8.84% | 85.71% |
| Two or More Races | 3.87% | 5.9% | 52.45% |
| White | 5.06% | 3.17% | -37.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |