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

Angon, 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 Angon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Angon in America

Angon is the 37125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Angon surname appeared 601 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 Angon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Angon 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 Angon

The surname ANGON has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Galicia, located in the northwestern corner of Spain. The earliest records of this surname date back to the 12th century, during the Christian reconquest of the region from the Moors.

The name ANGON is believed to have derived from the Galician word "angón," which refers to a type of spear or lance used by soldiers and warriors during the Middle Ages. This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by a person or family associated with the military or martial professions.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the ANGON surname can be found in the Tumbo Viejo de Lugo, a medieval cartulary or manuscript from the Cathedral of Lugo in Galicia. This document, dating back to the 13th century, contains references to individuals bearing the ANGON surname, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the ANGON surname appears in various historical records, such as the Libro do Concello de Santiago, which was a register of the municipal council of Santiago de Compostela. This suggests that individuals with this surname had achieved a certain level of prominence and influence within the local community.

One notable figure from the 15th century was Rodrigo ANGON, a Galician nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. He was born around 1430 and died in 1498, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.

Another prominent individual with the ANGON surname was Pedro ANGON, a Galician scholar and writer who lived in the 16th century. He authored several works on linguistics and literature, contributing to the preservation of the Galician language and culture during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the ANGON surname gained further recognition with the birth of María ANGON (1620-1687), a renowned painter and artist from Galicia. Her works, which often depicted religious themes and scenes from everyday life, can be found in various museums and private collections across Spain.

The 18th century saw the rise of José ANGON (1738-1810), a prominent Galician merchant and businessman who established successful trade networks throughout the Iberian Peninsula and beyond. His entrepreneurial endeavors contributed to the economic development of the region during that era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Angon

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

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

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