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

Agno, 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 Agno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agno in America

Agno is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agno surname appeared 251 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 Agno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agno 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 Agno

The surname Agno has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have emerged around the 13th century, derived from the Italian word "agno," which means "lamb" or "young sheep." This suggests that the name may have originally denoted someone who worked with sheep or in the wool trade.

One of the earliest records of the name Agno can be found in the 14th century tax rolls of the city of Milan, where several families with this surname were listed as residents. It is likely that these families were involved in the thriving wool industry that flourished in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, the name Agno appeared in various legal documents and property records in the town of Verona. One notable mention is that of Antonio Agno, a wealthy merchant who was recorded as owning several vineyards and estates in the area around 1460.

The name Agno also has a connection to the town of Agnone, located in the province of Isernia, Molise. This town's name is derived from the Latin word "agnus," meaning "lamb," further reinforcing the potential link between the surname and the wool or sheep industry.

Throughout history, several individuals have carried the surname Agno and made their mark in various fields. One such person was Giovanni Agno (1498-1572), a renowned painter from Padua who specialized in religious works and frescoes. His most famous work, "The Last Supper," can be found in the Church of San Rocco in Venice.

Another notable figure was Gian Battista Agno (1701-1778), an Italian architect and engineer who was instrumental in the design and construction of several notable buildings in Venice, including the Palazzo Grassi and the Church of San Stae.

In the literary world, Antonio Agno (1832-1901) was a celebrated Italian poet and playwright from Verona. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and he was widely acclaimed for his lyrical style and emotional depth.

The name Agno has also been associated with places, such as the town of Agno in the Swiss canton of Ticino, as well as the Agno River, which flows through the Veneto region of Italy.

While the surname Agno may not be as widely known as some other Italian surnames, its history and origins are deeply rooted in the northern regions of Italy, with connections to the wool trade, agriculture, and various artistic and cultural pursuits over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agno

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

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

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