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Aberdeen
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  • Used in: 2 countries

Origin: Pictish

The first is from Pictish *ᚐᚁᚓᚏ (aber, “confluence”), from Proto-Celtic *abū (“river”). The second element comes from the river Don (the site of Old Aberdeen). Written Aberdon circa 1187 and Aberden circa 1214. The area and town in Hong Kong is named after George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen.

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United Kingdom Aberdeen Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #12258
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United States Aberdeen Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #109915
Frequency 149 people (0.06 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 24.83% Black 65.77% Asian/PI 3.36% Two+ 3.36%
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