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

Agoney, 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 Agoney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agoney in America

Agoney is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agoney surname appeared 120 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 Agoney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agoney 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 Agoney

The surname AGONEY originated in the region of Andalusia in southern Spain during the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Spanish word "agonía," meaning "agony" or "suffering." This suggests that the name may have been initially assigned as a descriptive surname or a nickname for someone who had endured great hardship or pain.

In the early 16th century, records show the name appearing in various spellings, such as "Agonez," "Agonyes," and "Agoniez," in the town of Seville and surrounding areas. Some historians speculate that the name could be linked to the Inquisition, as many individuals faced persecution and torment during that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of Santa María la Blanca in Seville, where an individual named Juan Agoney was baptized in 1523. Another notable early reference is the marriage record of Alonso Agoney and Isabel Romero in the town of Écija in 1567.

During the 17th century, the name AGONEY began to spread to other regions of Spain, particularly in the southern provinces of Cádiz and Huelva. Notable bearers of the name from this era include Francisco Agoney (1612-1681), a renowned potter from Seville, and María Agoney (1643-1718), a philanthropist and benefactor of the Convento de Santa Clara in Cádiz.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the name AGONEY was carried to the Americas by settlers and explorers. One of the earliest recorded instances in the New World is that of Diego Agoney (1674-1742), a soldier and landowner in the Spanish colony of Cuba.

In the 19th century, the AGONEY surname gained prominence in Latin America, particularly in countries with significant Spanish heritage, such as Mexico and Argentina. Notable individuals from this period include Juan Agoney (1813-1887), a prominent lawyer and politician in Mexico City, and Dolores Agoney (1845-1923), a celebrated poet and writer from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Throughout its history, the surname AGONEY has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and military figures. While not a widely distributed name, it has left its mark in the cultural and historical fabric of Spain, Latin America, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agoney

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

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

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