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

Agliata, 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 Agliata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agliata in America

Agliata is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agliata surname appeared 179 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 Agliata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agliata 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 Agliata

The surname Agliata originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "aglio," which means garlic. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who grew or traded garlic or lived in an area known for its garlic cultivation.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Agliata can be traced back to the 13th century in medieval records from the regions of Campania and Calabria. In some of these documents, the name appears in various spellings, such as Agliato, Agliati, and Aglietta, reflecting the regional dialects and variations.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Agliata was Giovanni Agliata, a merchant from Naples who lived in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the trade of various goods, including garlic, between Italy and other Mediterranean regions.

In the 15th century, the name Agliata appeared in the historical records of the city of Reggio Calabria. A prominent figure at that time was Antonio Agliata, a landowner and respected member of the local nobility. He was known for his influential role in the city's affairs and his vast agricultural holdings, which included areas dedicated to garlic cultivation.

Another notable individual with the surname Agliata was Girolamo Agliata, a scholar and writer who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Messina, Sicily, in 1520 and authored several works on philosophy and literature. His most famous work was a treatise on the art of rhetoric, published in 1562.

During the 17th century, the Agliata family established roots in the city of Palermo, Sicily. One of the most notable members was Francesco Agliata, a lawyer and judge who served in the highest judicial positions of the Kingdom of Sicily. He was born in 1620 and played a significant role in shaping the legal system of the time.

In the 18th century, the Agliata surname appeared in the records of the town of Agerola, located in the Campania region. A prominent figure was Domenico Agliata, a renowned painter and artist who was born in 1730. His works, often depicting religious themes and landscapes, adorned many churches and noble residences in the area.

Throughout its history, the surname Agliata has been associated with various professions, including merchants, landowners, scholars, artists, and members of the legal and judicial systems. While the name originated from a humble connection to garlic cultivation, it has evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in the southern regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agliata

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

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

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