Explore the Family Name Aborn
The meaning of Aborn
English: topographic name for someone who lived near a stream, Middle English atte borne ‘at the bourn’. The preposition may alternatively be Anglo-Norman French a, likewise meaning ‘at’. History: Samuel Aborn came to MA from England in 1636.
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How common is the last name Aborn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Aborn has decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,676th in popularity but fell to 74,141st in 2010, a drop of 11.2%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 277 to 261 during the same period, representing a decline of 5.78%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly fell by 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #74,141 | -11.2% |
| Count | 277 | 261 | -5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aborn
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Aborn surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.75% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.79% in 2010. There's been a small increase in those identifying as Black, going from 1.81% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010, marking a 27.07% change. However, no Aborns identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 95.79% | -0.99% |
| Black | 1.81% | 2.3% | 27.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |