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

Aguasvivas, 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 Aguasvivas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aguasvivas in America

Aguasvivas is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aguasvivas surname appeared 256 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 Aguasvivas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aguasvivas 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 Aguasvivas

The surname "AGUASVIVAS" has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish words "aguas" meaning "waters" and "vivas" meaning "living" or "lively," suggesting a connection to a place with abundant water sources or flowing streams.

This name is believed to have originated in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, where many place names incorporate the word "aguas" or "vivas." One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "AGUASVIVAS" can be found in the archives of Seville, where a family bearing this name was documented in the late 1500s.

During the Spanish Reconquista, a period of territorial expansion and reclamation from the Moors, the name "AGUASVIVAS" may have been adopted by individuals or families who settled near bodies of water or established settlements near lively streams or rivers. This connection to water sources could have been seen as a symbol of prosperity and abundance.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Juan AGUASVIVAS (1620-1688) gained recognition as a prominent architect and engineer in Seville. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable landmarks, including the Puerta del Príncipe, a monumental gate in the city's fortifications.

Another historical reference to the name "AGUASVIVAS" can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a man named Pedro AGUASVIVAS (1635-1702) was documented as a witness in a trial held in Granada in the late 1600s.

During the colonial era, the name "AGUASVIVAS" was carried across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas by Spanish settlers and explorers. One notable individual was María AGUASVIVAS (1755-1832), a landowner and philanthropist in Caracas, Venezuela, who was known for her charitable contributions to the local community.

In the 19th century, a renowned writer and poet named Juana AGUASVIVAS (1820-1892) gained recognition for her literary works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the Spanish countryside. Her poetry collections, such as "Cantos del Río" (Songs of the River), reflected her appreciation for the natural world and the significance of water in human life.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "AGUASVIVAS" has been carried across various regions of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world, with individuals contributing to diverse fields, including architecture, literature, and philanthropy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aguasvivas

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

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

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