2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Agoney
A Basque surname of unknown meaning, possibly derived from a place name or a personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Agoney. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Agoney surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Agoney in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Agoney, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (13.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Agoney
Among Census respondents with the surname Agoney, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (13.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Agoney bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Agoney surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.7% · 98
- American Indian and Alaska Native13.3% · 16
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Agoney
Agoney appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+14 bearers (+13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,619 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,821 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.2%) | Up 4,619 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,821 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Agoney surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #142,049 | -2.0% |
| Count | 120 | 120 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Agoney bearers went from 120 to 120 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 2,821 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #142,049.
FAQ
Agoney surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Agoney?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Agoney. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Agoney?
Agoney ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Agoney. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Agoney.
Has Agoney become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Agoney went from 120 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Agoney?
Among Census respondents with the surname Agoney, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (13.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Agoney in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.7% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Agoney appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (13.3%), Two or More Races (3.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Agoney (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Agoney mean?
A Basque surname of unknown meaning, possibly derived from a place name or a personal name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Agoney (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Agoney?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Agoney on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.