People With Last Name Abraham

The surname Abraham has a rich tapestry of origins, spanning Jewish, English, French, German, Dutch, Irish, Welsh, Cornish, Breton, Lebanese, Syrian, and other cultural backgrounds. Its roots can be traced to the Hebrew personal name Avraham, associated with the biblical patriarch Abraham, a key figure in Jewish and Islamic traditions. The name is interpreted in the Bible as "father of a multitude of nations." In the Middle Ages, it became a prevalent given name among Christians, maintaining its popularity within Jewish communities. Variations and adaptations of the name include the English Abram, the Irish Mac an Bhreitheamhan, and the German Brahm. Additionally, it has been Anglicized from the Arabic Ibrāhīm and adopted by Christian families in India, particularly in Kerala.

The name Abraham, ranked #1120, was found 31303 times in the Census, which makes it moderately familiar. About 11 out of every 100,000 Americans share it.

Our database contains over 606 people with the last name Abraham. This surname is most commonly found in Texas, Florida, California. We have over 1 unique first names combined with the last name Abraham in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are John.