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

Agullar, 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 Agullar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agullar in America

Agullar is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agullar surname appeared 128 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 Agullar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agullar 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 Agullar

The surname "AGULLAR" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "agulla," which means "needle" or "pin." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a profession or occupation related to sewing, tailoring, or needlework.

The earliest records of the name "AGULLAR" can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, such as Catalonia and Aragon. It is possible that the name was initially a descriptive surname given to individuals who worked as needlemakers or tailors.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name "AGULLAR" appeared in several historical documents and records across Spain. For instance, a notable individual named Pedro Agullar was mentioned in a 1492 census record from the city of Seville.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Juan Agullar (1622-1698) was a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious and historical works. He was commissioned by several churches and noble families in Andalusia and Madrid.

Another notable individual with the surname "AGULLAR" was María Agullar (1758-1824), a Spanish writer and poet from Zaragoza. Her collection of poems, titled "Versos Sencillos," was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

The name "AGULLAR" also has connections to various place names in Spain. For example, there is a small village called Agullar de Campos in the province of Valladolid, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa.

As the Spanish Empire expanded during the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname "AGULLAR" likely spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Spanish colonies in the Americas and the Philippines. However, the name remained predominantly concentrated in Spain and regions with strong Spanish influence.

It's worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Aguilar" or "Agulheiro," may have emerged over time due to regional linguistic differences or phonetic adaptations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agullar

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

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

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