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

Aguglia, 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 Aguglia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aguglia in America

Aguglia is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aguglia surname appeared 244 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 Aguglia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aguglia 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 Aguglia

The surname Aguglia has its origins in Italy, emerging during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "aguglia," which means "needle" or "obelisk." This name likely originated as a descriptive surname referring to a person's occupation as a needle maker or to someone living near a pointed or needle-shaped landmark.

In the 13th century, variations of the name, such as "Agulia" and "Agullia," appeared in historical records from the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy. These areas were known for their thriving textile industries, which could explain the connection to the needle-related etymology.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Aguglia can be found in a 1321 census record from the city of Palermo, Sicily, where a certain "Giovanni Aguglia" is listed as a resident.

During the Renaissance period, the name Aguglia gained prominence in the artistic circles of Italy. Notably, Agostino Aguglia (1542-1608) was a renowned sculptor from Palermo who contributed to the architectural embellishments of several churches and palaces in his native city.

In the 17th century, the Aguglia family established itself in the town of Mistretta, located in the province of Messina, Sicily. Here, they were recognized as a noble family, with several members holding influential positions in the local government and clergy.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Aguglia surname was Giuseppe Aguglia (1780-1857), a Sicilian priest and historian who authored several works on the history and culture of his native region.

As the Italian diaspora spread across the globe, the Aguglia name traveled with them. In the late 19th century, Vincenzo Aguglia (1868-1932), a Sicilian-born artist and sculptor, gained recognition for his works in the United States, where he settled and established a studio in New York City.

Throughout its history, the Aguglia surname has maintained a strong connection to its Italian roots, particularly in the southern regions of Sicily and Calabria. While the name may have derived from humble origins related to needle-making or local landmarks, it has also been associated with artistic accomplishments and noble lineages over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aguglia

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

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

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