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

Agoncillo, 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 Agoncillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agoncillo in America

Agoncillo is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agoncillo surname appeared 250 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 Agoncillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agoncillo 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 Agoncillo

The surname Agoncillo originates from the Philippines, tracing its roots back to the Spanish colonial period in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "agoncillo," which refers to a type of grass or reed commonly found in the region.

The earliest known records of the Agoncillo name can be found in various historical documents from the Spanish colonial era, such as land grants, census records, and church archives. One notable mention is in the 1591 account of the Spanish conquest of the Philippines, where a certain Juan Agoncillo is listed as a member of the expedition.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Agoncillo name became more widespread throughout the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Batangas and Laguna. Some variations in spelling, such as "Agoncillo" and "Agoncio," were also observed in these early records.

One of the most prominent figures associated with the Agoncillo surname is Felipe Agoncillo (1859-1941), a Filipino diplomat and statesman who served as the first Filipino representative to the United States and later as the Secretary of Interior under the First Philippine Republic.

Another notable individual was Teodoro Agoncillo (1912-1985), a renowned Filipino historian and author who wrote extensively on Philippine history and the struggle for independence. His works, such as "The Revolt of the Masses" and "History of the Filipino People," are considered seminal texts in Philippine historiography.

In the realm of arts and culture, the Agoncillo name is also associated with the renowned Filipino painter and sculptor Alfonso Teodoro Agoncillo (1950-2016), whose works have been exhibited both locally and internationally.

Other historical figures bearing the Agoncillo surname include Manuel Agoncillo (1891-1964), a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Philippine Commission, and Gregorio Agoncillo (1888-1969), a Filipino physician and researcher who made significant contributions to the study of tropical diseases.

Throughout its history, the Agoncillo name has been deeply rooted in the Philippines, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this prominent Filipino surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agoncillo

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

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

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