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

Agramonte, 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 Agramonte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agramonte in America

Agramonte is the 25381st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agramonte surname appeared 975 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 Agramonte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agramonte 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 Agramonte

The surname Agramonte has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish town of Agramonte, located in the province of Huesca, Aragon. The town's name is thought to have evolved from the Latin phrase "agri montem," meaning "mountain of fields" or "cultivated hill."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Agramonte surname can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías," a document from the 14th century that cataloged various noble families and their landholdings in the Kingdom of Castile. The Agramontes were listed as a prominent clan with significant influence in the region of Aragon.

During the 15th century, the Agramonte family played a pivotal role in the Catalan Civil War, also known as the War of the Remences. This conflict pitted the noble Agramonte family against the Urgell family, with both sides vying for control over the region. The war lasted for several decades and had a profound impact on the social and political landscape of Catalonia.

One notable figure from the Agramonte family was Pedro de Agramonte, a military commander who fought alongside King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the conquest of Granada in the late 15th century. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him recognition and various land grants.

In the 16th century, another prominent member of the Agramonte family was Juan de Agramonte, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. Juan de Agramonte played a crucial role in several battles against the Aztecs and later served as a colonial administrator in the newly established territories.

Moving forward to the 17th century, the Agramonte name gained further prominence with the birth of Andrés de Agramonte y Zaldívar (1572-1635), a Spanish Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Palermo in Sicily. He was known for his charitable works and efforts to improve the living conditions of the poor in his diocese.

Throughout the centuries, the Agramonte surname has been associated with various noble families, military leaders, and influential figures, particularly in Spain and its former colonies. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the medieval town of Agramonte in Aragon, reflecting the rich history and heritage of this Spanish surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agramonte

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

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

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