Explore the Family Name Abels
The meaning of Abels
German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Abel. Compare Ables.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abels in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Abels" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 16,871 in 2000 to 17,896 in 2010, marking a 6.08% decline. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased during the same period, moving from 1,557 to 1,562, which is a minor growth rate of 0.32%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Abels per 100,000 decreased by 8.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,871 | #17,896 | -6.08% |
| Count | 1,557 | 1,562 | 0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.53 | -8.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abels
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname. As of 2010, the majority of individuals identified as White, accounting for 94.69% of those with the surname "Abels", which was a slight increase from 94.41% in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races saw a modest increase, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic jumped considerably from 0.96% to 1.41%. However, there was no representation from the Black community or American Indian and Alaskan Native community in 2010, compared to minimal representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 94.69% | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.05% | 10.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.41% | 46.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |