Explore the Family Name Abby
The meaning of Abby
English: variant of Abbey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Abby" has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Abby" was ranked 56,526th in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 51,176th—a growth of 9.46%. The count of people with this surname also rose, from 338 in 2000 to 407 in 2010, marking a significant increase of 20.41%. Similarly, the proportion of people named "Abby" per 100,000 also saw a slight uptick, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, a change of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #51,176 | 9.46% |
| Count | 338 | 407 | 20.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abby
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals with the surname "Abby" identifying as White decreased slightly, from 61.54% to 59.95%, those identifying as two or more races increased from 2.37% to 3.44%, a notable change of 45.15%. There was a small decrease among those identifying as Black, moving from 33.14% to 32.19%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which accounted for 2.21% in 2010, up from 0% in 2000. Conversely, the Hispanic category dropped to 0% in 2010, down from 1.78% in 2000. No data was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.54% | 59.95% | -2.58% |
| Black | 33.14% | 32.19% | -2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 3.44% | 45.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |