Explore the Family Name Abbs
The meaning of Abbs
English (Norfolk): variant of Abbe. The terminal -s may be genitival, denoting ‘son or servant of someone called Abbe’, or excrescent post-medieval addition.
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How common is the last name Abbs in the United States?
The surname Abbs experienced a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 38,464th most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 37,492nd position which marked a 2.53% change. The number of individuals bearing this name also increased during that period, going up from 541 to 594 - an increase of 9.8%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Abbs surname per 100,000 people remained at 0.2 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #37,492 | 2.53% |
| Count | 541 | 594 | 9.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abbs
With regards to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among those with the surname Abbs between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 41.87%, while the percentage identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 30.23%. There was a slight uptick in those identifying as White, from 63.77% to 64.65%, and Hispanic, from 2.03% to 2.53%. The proportion of Black individuals decreased slightly, from 29.94% to 28.96%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native went up from 0.92% to 1.01%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.77% | 64.65% | 1.38% |
| Black | 29.94% | 28.96% | -3.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.53% | 24.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.68% | 30.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.03% | 1.18% | -41.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 1.01% | 9.78% |