Explore the Family Name Abegglen
The meaning of Abegglen
Swiss German: diminutive of Abegg. Some characteristic forenames: German Hermann, Gottlieb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abegglen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Abegglen increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Abegglen was ranked 53,904th most popular surname with a count of 359 people bearing the name, representing 0.13 per 100,000 of the population. By 2010, the popularity had risen to 50,362nd rank with a count of 415, an increase of 15.6%. This represented a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 of the population, reflecting a rise of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #50,362 | 6.57% |
| Count | 359 | 415 | 15.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abegglen
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Abegglen also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.77% of those with the surname Abegglen identified as White, which decreased to 93.98% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic, however, saw a notable increase, rising from 1.39% in 2000 to 4.58% in 2010. A small percentage (1.2%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 93.98% | -3.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 4.58% | 229.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |