Explore the Family Name Abellera
The meaning of Abellera
Hispanic (mainly Philippines): Castilianized form of Galician Abelleira, a habitational name from any of numerous places in Galicia (Spain) so named, from abelleira ‘beehive’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abellera in the United States?
The surname Abellera has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Abellera was ranked at 46,839 and by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 42,094, signaling a rise of more than 10%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose between the years 2000 and 2010 from 427 to 516 people, marking a significant increase of over 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #42,094 | 10.13% |
| Count | 427 | 516 | 20.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abellera
In terms of ethnicity based on Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the Abellera surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with percentages remaining steady around 79% between 2000 and 2010. The next major ethnic identity group is those identifying as Two or more races, which saw slight growth from 7.26% to 7.36% over the same time period. The percentage of individuals identifying as White fell slightly from 7.96% to 7.36%. Hispanic representation increased notably by over 26%, going from 4.45% to 5.62%. Black representation in this surname group, however, dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 79.16% | 79.07% | -0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 7.26% | 7.36% | 1.38% |
| White | 7.96% | 7.36% | -7.54% |
| Hispanic | 4.45% | 5.62% | 26.29% |
| Black | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |