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

Agnelli, 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 Agnelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agnelli in America

Agnelli is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agnelli surname appeared 209 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 Agnelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agnelli 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 Agnelli

The surname Agnelli is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, particularly the city of Turin. It is derived from the Italian word "agnello," meaning "lamb," which suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone involved in the sheep or wool trade.

The first recorded instances of the surname Agnelli date back to the 13th century in various documents and records from the Piedmont region. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Agnelli, a wool merchant who lived in Turin in the late 1200s.

In the 14th century, the Agnelli family gained prominence as landowners and merchants in the city of Turin. They were actively involved in the local wool and textile industries, which were significant economic drivers in the region at the time.

During the Renaissance period, the Agnelli surname appeared in several historical manuscripts and records from the Piedmont area. One notable bearer of the name was Ettore Agnelli (1501-1578), a wealthy merchant and banker from Turin who played a influential role in the city's economic and political affairs.

The Agnelli family's legacy continued to grow in the following centuries, with several members achieving notable positions in various fields. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Giovanni Agnelli (1866-1945), the founder of the iconic Italian automobile company Fiat. He was a pioneering industrialist and a key figure in the development of the Italian automotive industry.

Another prominent Agnelli was Gianni Agnelli (1915-2003), the grandson of Giovanni Agnelli and the former chairman of Fiat. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential industrialists of the 20th century and played a significant role in shaping the Italian economy and business landscape.

Other notable individuals with the surname Agnelli include Umberto Agnelli (1934-2004), who served as the chairman of Fiat after his brother Gianni, and Andrea Agnelli (born 1975), the current chairman of Juventus Football Club and a member of the Agnelli family dynasty.

While the surname Agnelli originated from the Piedmont region of Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the country and beyond, reflecting the family's influence and success over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agnelli

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

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

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