2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Agli
An Italian surname derived from a nickname meaning "garlic" or referring to someone who grew or sold garlic.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Agli. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Agli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Agli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Agli, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (6.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Agli
The surname "AGLI" is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in the region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. This name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "aglio," which means garlic, suggesting a possible connection to a family involved in the cultivation or trading of garlic.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname "AGLI" can be found in the historic records of the city of Bologna, dating back to the 13th century. These records indicate that an individual named Giovanni Agli held a prominent position within the local guild of merchants during that time.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in the chronicles of the city of Ferrara, where a notable figure named Luca Agli was recognized for his contributions to the local arts and cultural scene. His legacy lived on through his descendants, some of whom achieved recognition in their own right.
During the Renaissance period, the Agli family gained prominence in the city of Florence, where they were patrons of the arts and supporters of the influential Medici family. One notable member, Lorenzo Agli (1492-1568), was a renowned painter and sculptor whose works adorned several churches and palaces throughout the city.
As the Agli family spread across Italy, they left their mark in various regions. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Veneto region, where Pietro Agli (1721-1798) became a respected vineyard owner and winemaker, contributing to the region's renowned winemaking traditions.
Another prominent figure bearing the surname "AGLI" was Giovanna Agli (1865-1942), a pioneering educator from Milan who played a significant role in advocating for women's education and establishing several schools for underprivileged children in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
While the surname "AGLI" may have evolved with slight spelling variations over the centuries, its Italian roots and historical significance remain deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of Italy, with notable individuals leaving their mark across various fields, from arts and culture to commerce and education.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Agli
Among Census respondents with the surname Agli, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (6.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Agli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Agli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White68.7% · 68
- Two or more races15.2% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native6.1% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.0% · 4
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Agli
Agli appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-8 bearers (-7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,377 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.5%) | Down 3,377 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Agli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #156,005 | -2.2% |
| Count | 107 | 99 | -7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Agli bearers went from 107 to 99 (-7.5% change). The surname moved down 3,377 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #156,005.
FAQ
Agli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Agli?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Agli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Agli?
Agli ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Agli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Agli.
Has Agli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Agli went from 107 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Agli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Agli, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (6.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Agli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.7% (68 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Agli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (68.7%), Two or More Races (15.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (6.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Agli (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Agli mean?
An Italian surname derived from a nickname meaning "garlic" or referring to someone who grew or sold garlic. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Agli (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Agli?
Find out how many people have the surname Agli on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.