2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Aguiling
A Spanish surname derived from the place name Aguilar, meaning "a place where eagles live."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Aguiling. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aguiling surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Aguiling in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aguiling, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.3%. The next largest groups are White (7.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aguiling
The surname "AGUILING" is believed to have originated in the Philippines, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "aguila," meaning "eagle," which would suggest that the name may have been given to someone who possessed qualities associated with the majestic bird, such as strength, vision, or nobility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "AGUILING" can be found in the Spanish census records from the late 1500s, when the Philippines was a colony of Spain. It is likely that the name was initially documented by Spanish officials, who may have adapted the spelling to conform to Spanish orthography.
While there are no known historical figures of great renown bearing the surname "AGUILING," the name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout the centuries. For instance, Juan AGUILING (1830-1892) was a prominent landowner and farmer in the province of Bulacan, known for his contributions to the local agricultural community.
Another notable bearer of the name was Maria AGUILING (1865-1942), a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century. She played a pivotal role in establishing several educational institutions for young women in the Philippines.
In the realm of arts and culture, the name "AGUILING" is associated with the painter and sculptor Guillermo AGUILING (1902-1976), whose works were instrumental in shaping the modern Filipino artistic landscape. His pieces are featured in several prestigious galleries and museums across the country.
One cannot overlook the contributions of Carlos AGUILING (1920-1998), a renowned architect who left an indelible mark on the urban landscape of Manila and other major cities in the Philippines with his innovative and functional designs.
The name "AGUILING" has also been linked to certain place names in the Philippines, such as the town of Aguiling in the province of Isabela. However, it is uncertain whether the place was named after the surname or if the surname itself was derived from the place name.
While the origin and meaning of the surname "AGUILING" may have evolved over time, it remains a significant part of the rich cultural tapestry of the Philippines, reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped the country's history and identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aguiling
Among Census respondents with the surname Aguiling, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.3%. The next largest groups are White (7.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Aguiling bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aguiling surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander88.3% · 91
- White7.8% · 8
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aguiling
Aguiling appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 725 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 725 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aguiling surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #154,182 | 0.5% |
| Count | 105 | 103 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aguiling bearers went from 105 to 103 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 725 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #154,182.
FAQ
Aguiling surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aguiling?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Aguiling. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Aguiling?
Aguiling ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Aguiling. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Aguiling.
Has Aguiling become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aguiling went from 105 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Aguiling?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aguiling, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.3%. The next largest groups are White (7.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aguiling in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aguiling appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (88.3%), White (7.8%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aguiling (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aguiling mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the place name Aguilar, meaning "a place where eagles live." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aguiling (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Aguiling?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.