Explore the Family Name Abele
The meaning of Abele
1. South German and Swiss German: from a pet form of the personal name Albrecht (see Albert). 2. Latvian: from ābele ‘apple tree’, a topographic name or metonymic occupational name for someone who lived by or owned an apple orchard. 3. English: variant of Abel. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Abeles. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Bernd, Hans, Reinhold, Ulrich, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Abele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Abele experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 16,954 in 2000 to 20,139 in 2010, marking an 18.79% decrease. The number of individuals carrying the Abele name also decreased by 14.29% during the same period, with the count going down from 1,547 to 1,326. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people fell by 21.05%, from 0.57 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,954 | #20,139 | -18.79% |
| Count | 1,547 | 1,326 | -14.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.45 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abele
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Abele surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of bearers of the Abele name identified as White (93.82%), this was a slight decrease from 97.03% in 2000. The Hispanic representation rose significantly from 1.23% to 3.77%, indicating a 206.50% increase. Though small, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged, accounting for 0.53% and 0.45% respectively. Those claiming two or more races increased by 26.76%. However, the Black ethnicity saw a small drop from 0.58% to 0.53% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 93.82% | -3.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 3.77% | 206.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.9% | 26.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0.53% | -8.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |