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

Agonoy, 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 Agonoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agonoy in America

Agonoy is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agonoy surname appeared 247 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 Agonoy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agonoy 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 Agonoy

The surname AGONOY is believed to have originated in the Philippines, with its roots tracing back to the late 16th or early 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Visayan language, spoken in various regions of the Philippines, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the archipelago.

One theory suggests that AGONOY is a variant of the word "agonoy," which means "banyan tree" or "strangler fig" in several Visayan dialects. This connection could indicate that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked with these types of trees.

Another possibility is that AGONOY is related to the Visayan word "agong," which refers to a type of drum or gong used in traditional music and ceremonies. If this is the case, the name may have been given to individuals who played these instruments or were involved in musical or cultural traditions.

While there are no definitive historical records or manuscripts that can be directly linked to the origin of the AGONOY surname, its presence in various regions of the Philippines can be traced back several centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname AGONOY was Juan Agonoy, a prominent figure in the town of Jaro, Iloilo City, during the late 18th century. He was known for his involvement in local governance and community affairs.

In the 19th century, there was a notable AGONOY family residing in the town of Maasin, Southern Leyte. This family was influential in the region and played a significant role in local politics and trade.

Another individual of note was Catalina Agonoy, a respected midwife and healer who lived in the town of Bogo, Cebu, in the latter half of the 19th century. She was renowned for her expertise in traditional medicine and her dedication to assisting mothers and families in her community.

In the early 20th century, Francisco Agonoy was a prominent educator and advocate for education in the province of Negros Occidental. He established several schools and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and learning opportunities for the local population.

Lastly, one of the most famous individuals with the AGONOY surname was Antonio Agonoy, a renowned artist and sculptor from the province of Leyte. His works, which often depicted scenes from Filipino culture and history, gained widespread recognition and are now part of numerous art collections throughout the Philippines and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agonoy

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

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

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