Explore the Family Name Abanto
The meaning of Abanto
Spanish: habitational name from Abanto in Zaragoza or Abanto y Ciérvana in Biscay, Basque Country, or any of various other places called Abanto.
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How common is the last name Abanto in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Abanto has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 63,297 in 2000 to 50,960 in 2010, a jump of nearly 20 percent. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also escalated by 38.64%, from 295 individuals in 2000 to 409 in 2010. This rise is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which increased by 27.27% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #50,960 | 19.49% |
| Count | 295 | 409 | 38.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abanto
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Abanto saw some shifts during the same ten-year span, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic group identified with this surname was Hispanic, seeing an increase from 64.07% in 2000 to 69.93% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and White decreased by 13.67% and 14.96% respectively. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black, Two or more races (in 2010), or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.07% | 69.93% | 9.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 24.07% | 20.78% | -13.67% |
| White | 9.49% | 8.07% | -14.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |