Find out how popular the last name Aganon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aganon.

Aganon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aganon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aganon in America

Aganon is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aganon surname appeared 301 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aganon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aganon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aganon

The surname AGANON is believed to have originated in the Philippines, likely during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th to 18th centuries. It is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "agano," meaning "last year" or "the previous year," potentially indicating a connection to a specific event or person from the preceding year.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AGANON surname can be traced back to the late 18th century in the Philippines. A historical document from 1789 mentions a certain Juan AGANON, a landowner and farmer from the province of Pampanga. This suggests that the name had already been established in that region during that time period.

In the 19th century, the AGANON name gained prominence in the Philippines, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such individual was Francisco AGANON (1820-1891), a prominent lawyer and political figure who played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.

Another notable AGANON from this era was Maria AGANON (1835-1912), a renowned playwright and poet whose works explored themes of Philippine culture and identity. Her collection of plays and poems, published in 1872, is considered a seminal work in the development of Philippine literature.

During the early 20th century, the AGANON surname continued to be associated with notable figures. One such individual was Jose AGANON (1891-1968), a celebrated artist and sculptor whose works captured the essence of Filipino culture and traditions. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces throughout the Philippines.

In more recent times, the AGANON name has been carried by individuals from diverse fields. One example is Lina AGANON (born 1972), a renowned chef and restaurateur who has helped popularize Philippine cuisine both domestically and internationally through her successful chain of restaurants.

While the AGANON surname is primarily concentrated in the Philippines, it has also been found in other parts of the world due to migration patterns. However, its roots and historical significance are deeply intertwined with the rich cultural tapestry of the Philippine archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aganon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aganon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aganon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aganon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aganon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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