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

Aguiniga, 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 Aguiniga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aguiniga in America

Aguiniga is the 25272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aguiniga surname appeared 980 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 Aguiniga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aguiniga 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 Aguiniga

The surname Aguiniga has its origins in Spain, where it emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Basque language, with connections to the region of Guipuzcoa in northern Spain. The name may have evolved from the words "aguin" and "aga," which translates to "jaw" or "chin," possibly referring to a distinctive physical feature or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Aguiniga can be found in the 14th century, when a nobleman named Juan de Aguiniga was mentioned in a legal document from the province of Álava. This document suggests that the name had already gained prominence in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the Aguiniga family played a significant role in the conquest of the Canary Islands. A prominent figure was Juan de Aguiniga, who participated in the conquest and was granted land on the island of Gran Canaria for his services to the Crown.

During the 16th century, the name Aguiniga appeared in various historical records, including the archives of the Spanish Inquisition. One notable individual was Hernando de Aguiniga, a priest born in Seville in 1525, who was accused of heresy but later exonerated.

In the 17th century, Pedro de Aguiniga y Salazar was a respected jurist and author from Navarre. His legal treatises on inheritance laws and property rights were widely influential during that era.

Another notable bearer of the Aguiniga surname was María Antonia de Aguiniga, a Spanish noblewoman born in 1685. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and generous donations to religious institutions and charitable causes.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the Aguiniga name also found its way to the Americas. One of the earliest documented instances is that of Alonso de Aguiniga, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the 16th century.

Throughout history, the surname Aguiniga has maintained its presence, with variations in spelling such as Aguinaga, Aguinega, and Aguinigo appearing in different regions and records. While the name may not be as widely known as some other Spanish surnames, it has left a lasting legacy in the annals of history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aguiniga

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

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

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