Explore the Family Name Abelar
The meaning of Abelar
Portuguese: variant of Avelar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abelar in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Abelar has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 65,298 in popularity with a count of 284, or 0.11 per 100k individuals. By 2010, the rank had risen to 60,636 with a count of 332, still at 0.11 per 100k individuals. This indicates a popularity change of 7.14% and an increase in name holders by 16.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #60,636 | 7.14% |
| Count | 284 | 332 | 16.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abelar
In terms of ethnicity, the Abelar surname showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Abelar surname identified as Hispanic (78.87%), followed by White (16.90%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased slightly to 81.02%, while the proportion of White decreased to 12.35%. Notably, by 2010, the data also reflected small percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (4.22%) and Black (1.81%), categories that were not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.87% | 81.02% | 2.73% |
| White | 16.9% | 12.35% | -26.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.22% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |