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

Agoglia, 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 Agoglia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agoglia in America

Agoglia is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agoglia surname appeared 282 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 Agoglia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agoglia 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 Agoglia

The surname AGOGLIA originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "agoglia," which means "desire" or "longing." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was particularly ambitious or driven in their pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AGOGLIA name can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. These documents mention an individual named Giovanni AGOGLIA, who was a prominent merchant and trader in the region.

In the 14th century, the AGOGLIA name also appeared in the annals of the city of Florence, where a family of that name had established itself as part of the local nobility. One notable member of this family was Lorenzo AGOGLIA, who served as a diplomat and advisor to the powerful Medici family during the Renaissance.

The name AGOGLIA is also associated with the town of Agogli, located in the southern Italian region of Calabria. It is possible that the surname originated as a place name, referring to individuals who hailed from or had ties to this town.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the AGOGLIA surname have achieved notable accomplishments in various fields. One such figure was Giuseppe AGOGLIA (1830-1915), an Italian painter and sculptor who was renowned for his intricate works in marble and bronze.

Another prominent AGOGLIA was Antonio AGOGLIA (1870-1942), a Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for social reforms and worker's rights.

In the realm of literature, the AGOGLIA name is represented by Francesco AGOGLIA (1892-1967), an Italian poet and novelist who was part of the futurist movement and known for his experimental writing style.

Moving into the 20th century, we find Giancarlo AGOGLIA (1920-2003), an Italian film director and screenwriter who contributed to several notable Italian films during the post-war period.

Additionally, the AGOGLIA name has been carried by individuals in other parts of the world, such as María AGOGLIA (1957-present), an Argentine writer and journalist who has published several novels and works of non-fiction.

While these are just a few examples, the AGOGLIA surname has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agoglia

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

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

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