Explore the Family Name Abts
The meaning of Abts
German and Dutch: variant of Abt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Abts saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 32984 to 32524, indicating that it became more common during this period. The count also grew by 7.94%, with the number of individuals bearing this name rising from 655 to 707. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,984 | #32,524 | 1.39% |
| Count | 655 | 707 | 7.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abts
The ethnicity associated with the surname Abts also shifted slightly over the same decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a small uptick in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more ethnic identities. The former group increased from 0% to 1.70%, while the latter rose by 18.69%. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased by 2.58%, but still constituted the majority at 95.19%. Additionally, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the figure rising from 0.92% to 1.13%. The proportions of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 95.19% | -2.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.27% | 18.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.13% | 22.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |