Explore the Family Name Abair
The meaning of Abair
Americanized form of French Hébert (see Hebert). Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abair in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Abair saw a decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 35,187th most common surname, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 40,432nd, a decrease of about 14.91%. The count, which represents the number of individuals with the surname, also decreased from 606 in 2000 to 541 in 2010, marking a drop of roughly 10.73%. Similarly, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people fell by 18.18%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #40,432 | -14.91% |
| Count | 606 | 541 | -10.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abair
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Abair also experienced some changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 83.66% of those with the Abair surname identified as White, a figure that rose slightly to 85.21% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 30.81%, climbing from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw decreases of 28.14% and 10.01% respectively. For Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.66% | 85.21% | 1.85% |
| Black | 10.89% | 9.8% | -10.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 2.59% | 30.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 1.66% | -28.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |