Explore the Family Name Abundez
The meaning of Abundez
Hispanic (mainly Mexico; Abúndez): patronymic from the Old Spanish personal name Abundio or Abundo, ultimately from Latin abundus ‘abundant, plentiful’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abundez in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Abundez has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,210th most common surname but rose to the 34,110th position by 2010, marking an impressive 27.75% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 57.45%, from 423 people in 2000 to 666 in 2010. This increase is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which went up by 43.75%, from 0.16 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #34,110 | 27.75% |
| Count | 423 | 666 | 57.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.23 | 43.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abundez
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Abundez, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, 98.11% of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, and although there was a slight decrease by 2010, the percentage remained high at 97.15%. There was a negligible presence of White ethnicity, appearing for the first time in 2010 at 2.25%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.11% | 97.15% | -0.98% |
| White | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |