Explore the Family Name Abela
The meaning of Abela
1. Italian (Sicily) and Maltese: variant of Abella or possibly from a rare feminine form of the Biblical name Abele (see Abel). 2. Spanish: from the feminine form of the personal name Abel. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmel, Fulvio, Guido, Oreste, Vito. Spanish Augusto, Manuel, Adan, Alfredo, Eduardo, Graciela, Jorge, Mario.
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How common is the last name Abela in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Abela" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 42,677th in the United States and by 2010, it moved up to the 40,856th position, marking a change of 4.27%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 478 in 2000 to 534 in 2010, indicating an increase of approximately 11.72%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Abela per 100,000 remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #40,856 | 4.27% |
| Count | 478 | 534 | 11.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abela
When examining ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there is considerable diversity among individuals bearing the surname Abela. In 2000, the majority identified as white, accounting for 78.87% of the total population with this surname. By 2010, this percentage reduced to 69.29%, showing a decrease of 12.15%. The Hispanic representation within the Abela surname holders saw an increase from 10.88% in 2000 to 17.04% in 2010, a growth rate of 56.62%. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander increased to 3.18% and 9.18% respectively, while data about those identifying as having two or more races was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.87% | 69.29% | -12.15% |
| Hispanic | 10.88% | 17.04% | 56.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.58% | 9.18% | 6.99% |
| Black | 0% | 3.18% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |