Explore the Family Name Abbett
The meaning of Abbett
English: variant of Abbott.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abbett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Abbett has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,860th most popular surname and moved to the 38,155th spot in 2010, showing a popularity change of -6.4%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 592 to 581 during this period, indicating a -1.86% change. The proportion of the population with the Abbett surname per 100,000 people declined by 9.09%, going from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #38,155 | -6.4% |
| Count | 592 | 581 | -1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abbett
When considering ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were some significant shifts for the Abbett surname. Notably, Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased dramatically by 146.43%, moving from 0.84% to 2.07%. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races under the Abbett surname decreased by 21.82%, going from 2.20% to 1.72%. White individuals make up the majority of those with the surname Abbett, although this figure slightly decreased from 95.78% to 93.98%. In 2010, the census also recorded some individuals with the Abbett surname identifying as Hispanic, which was not noted in the 2000 census data. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 93.98% | -1.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 2.07% | 146.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 1.72% | -21.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |