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

Agnoli, 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 Agnoli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agnoli in America

Agnoli is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agnoli surname appeared 193 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 Agnoli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agnoli 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 Agnoli

The surname Agnoli has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "agnolo," which means lamb, a diminutive of the word "agnello." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who worked as a shepherd or had some association with the lamb or sheep trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Tuscan city of Pisa, where a family by the name of Agnoli is mentioned in historical documents from the late 1300s. The name also appears in various records from the neighboring regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy during the same time period, indicating its widespread presence in northern and central Italy.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Agnolo Agnoli (1457-1535) was a prominent architect and sculptor from Siena, Tuscany. He was responsible for designing several significant buildings in his hometown, including the Loggia della Mercanzia and the Church of San Sebastiano.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Agnoli was Giovanni Battista Agnoli (1563-1618), a renowned painter from the town of Lamporecchio, near Florence. His works, which often depicted religious themes, can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.

Moving forward to the 17th century, Francesco Agnoli (1630-1702) was a notable jurist and legal scholar from Bologna, Emilia-Romagna. He authored several influential treatises on civil law and served as a professor at the prestigious University of Bologna.

In the 19th century, Giacomo Agnoli (1815-1888) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman from the region of Marche. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento period.

Another individual worth mentioning is Giuseppe Agnoli (1888-1961), a celebrated Italian sculptor and medallist from Rome. His works, which often depicted religious and mythological themes, can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout Italy and beyond.

The surname Agnoli has maintained a significant presence in Italy over the centuries, and its historical roots can be traced back to the 14th century, with connections to various regions, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. The name's association with the lamb and sheep trade, as well as its appearance in notable figures from various fields, have contributed to its rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agnoli

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

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

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