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

Amigon, 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 Amigon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amigon in America

Amigon is the 33450th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amigon surname appeared 682 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 Amigon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amigon 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 Amigon

The surname Amigon has its roots in Spain, originating in the Catalonian region during the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "amicus," meaning friend or ally. It likely emerged as a descriptive name, referring to someone known for their friendly or amicable nature.

Historical records show the name appearing in various forms, such as Amigo, Amigó, and Amigón, in medieval Catalan documents. One of the earliest references to the name can be found in the "Llibre Verd de Barcelona," a 14th-century manuscript that contains records of the city's administration.

In the 15th century, the Amigon family was prominent in the city of Tarragona, with several members holding influential positions within the local government. Notable individuals from this era include Pere Amigon, who served as a city councilor in Tarragona in the year 1462.

As the name spread throughout Spain, it also took on variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the 16th century, the Amigón family held lands in the region of Aragon, with Pedro Amigón being recognized as a respected landowner and local leader.

The 17th century saw the rise of Juan Amigon, a renowned painter from Valencia, whose works adorned churches and palaces throughout the region. His masterpiece, "The Adoration of the Magi," still hangs in the Church of Santa Maria in Oliva.

In the 18th century, the name Amigon gained prominence in the world of literature. Manuel Amigon y Amigon, born in 1705 in Zaragoza, was a renowned poet and playwright whose works were widely celebrated during the Spanish Enlightenment.

Another notable figure was Mariano Amigon y Cortina, a military leader who played a significant role in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces in the early 19th century. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him the respect of his contemporaries.

As the Amigon name spread beyond Spain's borders, it also took root in other parts of the world, particularly in Latin America, where many Spanish settlers established new communities. The name can be found in various regions, including Mexico, Argentina, and Chile, often with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amigon

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

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

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