Explore the Family Name Aban
The meaning of Aban
Spanish: unexplained. This surname is most common in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name Aban in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Aban has increased from 2000 to 2010, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Aban ranked 77,222nd in terms of popularity and was held by 231 individuals. By 2010, the surname rose to the 57,234th rank and was carried by 356 people, marking a growth rate of 54.11%. The proportion of individuals with the Aban surname per 100,000 of the population also grew by 33.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #57,234 | 25.88% |
| Count | 231 | 356 | 54.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aban
Ethnicity changes for the surname Aban were also observed based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. A slight increase in Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity holders was seen, moving from 54.98% to 56.74%. Hispanic ethnic identity representation also increased, rising from 20.35% to 27.81%, while Black representation remained relatively stable, changing only slightly from 7.79% to 7.87%. On the other hand, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of White holders of the surname, dropping from 9.96% to 3.93%. No change was seen among those identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 54.98% | 56.74% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 20.35% | 27.81% | 36.66% |
| Black | 7.79% | 7.87% | 1.03% |
| White | 9.96% | 3.93% | -60.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |