Explore the Family Name Abaya
The meaning of Abaya
Filipino: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abaya in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Abaya has increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 45,482 in terms of prevalence and by 2010, it had improved to 40,261, showing an 11.48% increase. The total number of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 443 in 2000 to 544 in 2010, marking a significant 22.8% growth. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of the name Abaya also saw an upward trend with a 12.5% increase from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #40,261 | 11.48% |
| Count | 443 | 544 | 22.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abaya
The ethnicity associated with the surname Abaya, as presented in the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander, maintaining a relatively stable percentage at around 76.65% in 2010 from 76.75% in 2000. Interestingly, the number of Abayas identifying with two or more races experienced an increase of 18.14% over the decade. In contrast, those identifying as White and Hispanic decreased by 8.72% and 26.18%, respectively. There was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, while the Black category showed some growth, even though the 2000 figure was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.75% | 76.65% | -0.13% |
| Two or More Races | 7% | 8.27% | 18.14% |
| White | 7.45% | 6.8% | -8.72% |
| Hispanic | 7.22% | 5.33% | -26.18% |
| Black | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |