Explore the Family Name Abesamis
The meaning of Abesamis
Filipino: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abesamis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Abesamis grew between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,838th most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 64,200th, marking an improvement of 18.57 percent. The number of individuals carrying the surname also increased from 225 to 310, a growth rate of 37.78 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 37.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #64,200 | 18.57% |
| Count | 225 | 310 | 37.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abesamis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Abesamis remained relatively consistent during the same period. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, over 93 percent of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with a marginal increase of 0.24 percent. The proportion of people identifying with two or more races under this surname saw a significant rise, increasing by 44.94 percent from 3.56 percent in 2000 to 5.16 percent in 2010. However, no individuals with this surname identified as White, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.33% | 93.55% | 0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 3.56% | 5.16% | 44.94% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |