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

Agdeppa, 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 Agdeppa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agdeppa in America

Agdeppa is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agdeppa surname appeared 235 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 Agdeppa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agdeppa 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 Agdeppa

The surname AGDEPPA is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is likely derived from the Tagalog words "agad" meaning "quickly" and "deppa" meaning "to walk or move," suggesting the name may have initially referred to a swift or agile person.

AGDEPPA was first documented in the late 16th century in the town of Taal, Batangas, a region known for its strong Tagalog cultural influence. Early records show variations in spelling, such as "Agdeppa," "Agdipa," and "Agdepa," reflecting the challenges of transcribing native names into the Spanish alphabet.

One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Juan Agdeppa, a local farmer born in Taal around 1620. Historical records indicate that he played a minor role in the 1647 Revolt of the Maharlikas, a rebellion against Spanish colonial authorities.

In the 18th century, the AGDEPPA name appeared in the town of Lipa, Batangas, possibly due to migration or marriage ties. Notable figures from this period include Francisca Agdeppa (1735-1812), a respected healer and midwife, and Pedro Agdeppa (1760-1842), a prosperous landowner and community leader.

As the name spread across the Philippines, it became associated with various professions and social classes. In the 19th century, Mariano Agdeppa (1810-1887) was a prominent lawyer and advocate for Filipino rights during the late Spanish colonial period.

Another significant figure was Gregorio Agdeppa (1875-1941), a journalist and writer who campaigned for Philippine independence from the United States. His works, including the novel "Bayan ng Kahapon" (Nation of Yesterday), explored themes of national identity and social justice.

While the AGDEPPA surname is relatively uncommon, it has maintained a presence in the Philippines for over four centuries, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage and diverse historical influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agdeppa

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

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 Agdeppa 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 Agdeppa 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 Agdeppa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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