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

Agundis, 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 Agundis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agundis in America

Agundis is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agundis surname appeared 270 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 Agundis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agundis 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 Agundis

The surname AGUNDIS is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. Historians trace the name's etymology to the Latin word "acundia," which means "sharpness" or "keenness." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon someone known for their wit or intelligence.

During the reign of the Moors in Spain, the name AGUNDIS appeared in several historical records, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Valencia. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of Cordoba, where a scholar named Ibrahim al-Agundis is mentioned.

In the 15th century, as the Christian reconquest of Spain progressed, the name AGUNDIS became more prevalent among the newly converted populations. A notable figure from this era was Diego de Agundis, a military commander who fought alongside King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella during the conquest of Granada in 1492.

As the Spanish empire expanded across the Atlantic, the AGUNDIS surname traveled to the Americas, where it took root in various colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the New World can be found in a 1598 census of Spanish settlers in New Spain (present-day Mexico), where a family named Agundis is listed as residing in the city of Puebla.

In the 17th century, the name AGUNDIS gained prominence in the arts and literature. Pedro de Agundis y Velasco, a renowned poet and playwright from Madrid, was born in 1620 and is remembered for his works that celebrated the Spanish Golden Age.

Throughout the centuries, the AGUNDIS surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Agundez, Agundes, and Agundiz. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences that shaped the name over time.

Other notable figures bearing the AGUNDIS surname include:

1. Beatriz Agundis (1788-1862), a Spanish educator and pioneer in women's education who founded one of the first girls' schools in Madrid.
2. Javier Agundis (1901-1978), a Mexican journalist and political activist who played a key role in the Mexican Revolution.
3. Ana María Agundis (1935-2018), a celebrated Mexican writer and poet known for her works exploring feminist themes and indigenous cultures.
4. Ramón Agundis (1956-present), a Spanish architect renowned for his innovative and sustainable building designs.
5. Elena Agundis (1979-present), a Spanish-born singer and songwriter who has gained popularity in Latin America with her blend of pop and flamenco influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agundis

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

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

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