Explore the Family Name Abina
The meaning of Abina
1. Hispanic: variant of Avina. 2. West African (Nigeria): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abina in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Abina has experienced a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The data shows that its rank improved from 72,237 to 64,559, a change of nearly 11 percent. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname increased by roughly 23 percent, from 251 in 2000 to 308 in 2010. This growth is also reflected in the proportion per 100k, which saw a rise of 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #64,559 | 10.63% |
| Count | 251 | 308 | 22.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abina
The same decennial census data provides insight into the changes in ethnic identity associated with the surname Abina. The percentage of people with this surname who identify as Hispanic rose approximately 6 percent, from 76.49 percent in 2000 to 80.84 percent in 2010. However, those identifying as Black declined by about 12 percent and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero. The percentage of people with this surname who identify as White remained relatively stable with a slight decrease of around 4 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.49% | 80.84% | 5.69% |
| Black | 10.76% | 9.42% | -12.45% |
| White | 8.76% | 8.44% | -3.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.99% | 0% | -100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |