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

Agudo, 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 Agudo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agudo in America

Agudo is the 26492nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agudo surname appeared 921 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 Agudo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agudo 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 Agudo

The surname "AGUDO" is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish adjective "agudo," meaning "sharp" or "acute." This association suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person with a sharp intellect or wit.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in various historical documents from Spain, such as municipal records and local archives. One notable example is the mention of a certain Pedro Agudo in a 14th-century legal document from the city of Segovia.

During the 15th century, the name gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the provinces of Seville and Córdoba. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of the Agudo surname may have been conversos, Jews who converted to Christianity during the Spanish Inquisition.

In the 16th century, the Agudo family established itself in the Americas, with members migrating to various Spanish colonies. One notable individual was Juan Agudo, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.

The 17th century saw the rise of several prominent figures bearing the Agudo surname. Francisco Agudo y Palavicino (1598-1663) was a Spanish playwright and poet, known for his works in the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Another notable figure was Pedro Agudo Albornoz (1628-1693), a Spanish theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca.

In the 18th century, the name Agudo was associated with several influential figures in the arts and sciences. José Agudo Nisa (1717-1786) was a renowned Spanish painter who specialized in religious themes and portrait painting. Another notable figure was Andrés Agudo Sánchez (1745-1810), a Spanish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

The 19th century saw the Agudo surname spread further across the Spanish-speaking world. One notable individual was Mariano Agudo (1824-1868), a Mexican politician and military leader who played a significant role in the Reform War and the French Intervention in Mexico.

Throughout history, the Agudo surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, military leaders, and politicians. While the name may have originated as a descriptor of one's sharp intellect or wit, it has since become a proud heritage for many families across the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agudo

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

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

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