Explore the Family Name Abington
The meaning of Abington
English: habitational name from Abington (Northamptonshire), Great and Little Abington (Cambridgeshire), or Abington Pigotts (Cambridgeshire), all of which are derived from the Old English personal name Abba + ingtūn ‘farm’, meaning ‘Abba’s farm’.
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How common is the last name Abington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Abington has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,946 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it dropped to 82,908, reflecting a 7.75 percent decline. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 232 in 2000 to 227 in 2010, signifying a 2.16 percent drop. Additionally, its proportion per 100k individuals fell by 11.11 percent over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #82,908 | -7.75% |
| Count | 232 | 227 | -2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abington
When examining ethnicity tied to the surname Abington, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a relatively consistent distribution from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, although this percentage lowered from 61.64 percent to 58.15 percent. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Black, going up from 35.34 percent to 35.68 percent. New categories appeared in 2010, with 2.64 percent of individuals identifying as Hispanic or of Two or more races. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.64% | 58.15% | -5.66% |
| Black | 35.34% | 35.68% | 0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |