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

Aguon, 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 Aguon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aguon in America

Aguon is the 24665th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aguon surname appeared 1,012 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 Aguon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aguon 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 Aguon

The surname "AGUON" has its origins in the Chamorro culture of the Mariana Islands, a chain of islands located in the western Pacific Ocean. The name can be traced back to the 16th century when the islands were colonized by the Spanish.

The Chamorro language, which is the indigenous language of the Mariana Islands, has contributed to the formation of many surnames in the region, including "AGUON". The word "aguon" in the Chamorro language translates to "nest" or "dwelling place", suggesting that the surname may have been derived from a place name or the location of an ancestral home.

Historical records from the Spanish colonial era mention individuals with the surname "AGUON" living on the islands of Guam and Saipan. One of the earliest documented references can be found in the parish records of the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica in Hagåtña, Guam, which dates back to the late 17th century.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several prominent figures bearing the surname "AGUON" emerged in the Mariana Islands. Jose Pangelinan Aguon (1777-1854) was a prominent landowner and community leader in Hagåtña, Guam. His son, Francisco Pangelinan Aguon (1810-1879), served as the acting governor of Guam for a brief period in the 1870s.

Another notable individual was Francisca Borja Aguon (1854-1932), a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in Guam. She established the first school for girls on the island and played a pivotal role in promoting education for women in the Mariana Islands.

In the early 20th century, Luis Palomo Aguon (1898-1976) gained recognition as a prominent businessman and politician in Guam. He served as a member of the Guam Congress and was actively involved in the island's economic development during the post-World War II era.

Juan Unpingco Aguon (1923-2011), a highly decorated World War II veteran, was awarded the Silver Star for his bravery and heroic actions during the Battle of Guam in 1944. He later became a respected community leader and advocate for veterans' rights on the island.

While the surname "AGUON" remains prevalent in the Mariana Islands, it has also spread to other parts of the world as a result of migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich history and traditions of the Chamorro people in the western Pacific region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aguon

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

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

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