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

Aguiler, 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 Aguiler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aguiler in America

Aguiler is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aguiler surname appeared 284 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 Aguiler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aguiler 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 Aguiler

The surname Aguiler is of Spanish origin, emerging in the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "aguilar," which means "hawk's place" or "place of eagles." This suggests that the name may have originated in a region known for its hawk or eagle population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Aguiler can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Andalusia, Spain. Historical records from this time indicate that individuals bearing this name held lands or properties in areas associated with hawks or eagles, possibly near nesting sites or hunting grounds.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in several manuscripts and chronicles, notably in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Montería), a hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This work documented the names of various landowners and their properties, including those with the surname Aguiler.

During the 15th century, the name gained prominence as several individuals with the surname Aguiler held notable positions. One such figure was Juan de Aguiler (1450-1523), a Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second and fourth voyages to the Americas. He played a crucial role in establishing Spanish settlements in the Caribbean and is recognized as one of the early colonizers of the region.

Another notable figure was María de Aguiler (1470-1537), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist. She was known for her charitable works, particularly her support for the establishment of hospitals and educational institutions in Seville and other parts of Andalusia.

In the 16th century, the surname Aguiler was associated with several prominent families in Spain, including the Aguiler family from Córdoba. This family produced several influential figures, such as Diego de Aguiler (1520-1588), a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the construction of various religious and civic buildings in Spain.

The name Aguiler also appeared in historical records related to the Spanish conquest and colonization of the Americas. One example is Hernán de Aguiler (1530-1607), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico and later served as a magistrate in New Spain (present-day Mexico).

Throughout its history, the surname Aguiler has been spelled in various ways, including Aguilar, Aguilera, and Aguilera-Velarde, reflecting regional variations and linguistic evolution. Additionally, the name has been associated with several place names in Spain, such as Aguilar de Campoo, Aguilar de la Frontera, and Aguilar de Codés, further reinforcing its connection to geographical locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aguiler

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

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

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