Explore the Family Name Abrell
The meaning of Abrell
South German: from Middle High German aberëlle ‘April’, hence perhaps a nickname for a moody or temperamental man, with reference to the changeable weather typical of that month. Alternatively, it may have been applied to someone with a particular connection with the month of April, for example as the month in which an annual payment was due.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abrell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Abrell surname has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,249 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 51,723, marking a decrease of approximately 5%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Abrell surname marginally increased from 401 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of about 0.25%. However, when adjusted for population size, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people dipped by around 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #51,723 | -5.02% |
| Count | 401 | 402 | 0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abrell
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Abrell surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that the vast majority identify as White, accounting for 97.26% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.52% in 2010. Data indicates a minimal emergence of diversity over the decade. In 2010, there were small percentages identifying as Two or more races (1.49%) and Hispanic (1.24%), which weren't recorded in 2000. The census data did not record any individuals with the Abrell surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 96.52% | -0.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |