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

Agovino, 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 Agovino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agovino in America

Agovino is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agovino surname appeared 197 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 Agovino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agovino 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 Agovino

The surname AGOVINO is of Italian origin, believed to have originated from the southern regions of the country, particularly around Naples and Campania. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "agere," meaning "to act" or "to do." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone's occupation or role.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AGOVINO surname can be traced back to the 14th century in historical documents from the Kingdom of Naples. A merchant named Giovanni AGOVINO was mentioned in a trade record from 1328, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

During the Renaissance period, the AGOVINO family held some prominence in the city of Naples. Records show that a nobleman named Antonio AGOVINO served as a councilor to the King of Naples in the late 15th century. His grandson, Giulio AGOVINO (1513-1592), was a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several significant buildings in Naples.

In the 16th century, the AGOVINO surname also appeared in records from the Italian city-state of Genoa. A notable figure was Stefano AGOVINO (1540-1618), a successful merchant and banker who served as a financial advisor to the Doge of Genoa.

As the AGOVINO family spread across Italy, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In some regions, the name was written as AGVINO or AGUVINO, reflecting local dialects and linguistic influences.

Another notable individual with this surname was Giacomo AGOVINO (1670-1743), a painter from Naples who specialized in religious artwork. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout southern Italy.

In the 19th century, a branch of the AGOVINO family settled in the city of Palermo, Sicily. One of their descendants, Giuseppe AGOVINO (1825-1897), became a respected lawyer and political figure, serving as a member of the Sicilian parliament.

Throughout its history, the AGOVINO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, politicians, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the migration patterns and contributions of Italian families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agovino

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

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

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