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

Agnone, 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 Agnone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agnone in America

Agnone is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agnone surname appeared 228 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 Agnone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agnone 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 Agnone

The surname Agnone has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Molise. It is believed to have derived from the town of the same name, Agnone, located in the province of Isernia. The town's name is thought to have come from the Latin word "agnus," meaning "lamb," suggesting a possible connection to sheep farming or pastoral activities in the area.

Agnone can be traced back to medieval times, with records of individuals bearing the name appearing in various historical documents from the 13th century onwards. One notable reference is in the Codice Diplomatico Molisano, a collection of medieval charters and documents pertaining to the region of Molise, where several individuals with the surname Agnone are mentioned in relation to land transactions and legal disputes.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Agnone is found in a document dated 1240, which mentions a certain Nicolaus de Agnone, who was likely a resident of the town or its surrounding areas. Another early reference is from 1289, where a Petrus de Agnone is named as a witness in a legal document.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone slight variations in spelling, such as Agnuni, Agnuni, and Agnuni, reflecting local dialects and scribal practices of the time. However, the core form of Agnone has remained largely consistent.

One notable figure bearing the surname Agnone was Francesco Agnone (1569-1636), an Italian sculptor and architect who was active in Naples and other parts of southern Italy during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and public buildings across the region.

Another individual of note was Pietro Agnone (1675-1744), a prominent lawyer and jurist from the town of Agnone, who served as a magistrate and legal advisor to several noble families in the Kingdom of Naples.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo Agnone (1801-1878) was a prominent figure in the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for the unification and independence of Italy. He was a patriot and revolutionary who participated in various uprisings and conspiracies against the Bourbon rulers of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

More recently, Antonio Agnone (1919-2002) was a renowned Italian painter and sculptor, known for his abstract and expressionist works. His art can be found in prestigious collections and museums across Italy and Europe.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that the town of Agnone itself has a rich history and cultural heritage, particularly in the production of handcrafted bells and bell-making, an industry that dates back to the Middle Ages and continues to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agnone

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

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

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