Explore the Family Name Abey
The meaning of Abey
English: habitational name from Aby in Lincolnshire. The placename derives from Old Norse á ‘river, stream’ + bȳ ‘settlement, village’.
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How common is the last name Abey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Abey' saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 80,216th most popular and by 2010, it had moved up to the 78,567th spot, a change of 2.06%. The actual count of individuals with this surname likewise rose by 10.45% during this time period, from 220 to 243 people. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #78,567 | 2.06% |
| Count | 220 | 243 | 10.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abey
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the 'Abey' surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting trends. Among those who identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, there was a significant increase of 76.57%, rising from 9.09% in 2000 to 16.05% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as Black also increased by 28.23%. On the other hand, the percentages of those identifying as White and Hispanic decreased by 12.23% and 24.54% respectively. For those identifying with two or more ethnicities, as well as American Indian and Alaskan Native, the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.55% | 65.43% | -12.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.09% | 16.05% | 76.57% |
| Black | 10.91% | 13.99% | 28.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 2.06% | -24.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |