Explore the Family Name Abrigo
The meaning of Abrigo
Spanish: 1. topographic name from abrigo ‘shelter’. 2. variant of Ábrego (see Abrego). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Fernando, Jose, Pedro, Elena, Elia, Ernesto, Felipe, Florentino, Gonzalo, Hipolito, Ignacio, Imelda.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abrigo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Abrigo has shown a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 38,464 in 2000 to 34,465 in 2010, indicating a 10.4% increase in its popularity. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Abrigo surname grew by 21.44%, from 541 in 2000 to 657 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #34,465 | 10.4% |
| Count | 541 | 657 | 21.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abrigo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Abrigo, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some demographic shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 16.76%. Those who identified with two or more races also saw a slight decrease by 5.98%. Conversely, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as White, going up by 3.21%. The most significant growth was among those identifying as Hispanic, which increased by 8.32%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.5% | 51.45% | 8.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33.83% | 28.16% | -16.76% |
| White | 10.91% | 11.26% | 3.21% |
| Two or More Races | 5.18% | 4.87% | -5.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |