2000
#114,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Angona
A surname possibly derived from the Greek word "angos" meaning bowl or vessel.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Angona. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Angona surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Angona in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Angona, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Angona
The surname ANGONA has its origins in the Mediterranean region, specifically in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name may be derived from the Spanish word "angonar," which means "to tighten" or "to strangle," possibly referring to an occupation or a physical characteristic associated with the initial bearer of the name.
Records suggest that the name first appeared in the regions of Andalusia and Catalonia, where it was likely influenced by the Moorish presence and culture at the time. The earliest known mention of the name ANGONA can be found in a document from the archives of the city of Seville, dating back to the year 1438, which refers to a certain Juan ANGONA, a merchant residing in the city.
In the 16th century, the name ANGONA began to spread across the Iberian Peninsula and eventually to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Pedro ANGONA, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico in the 1520s. Pedro ANGONA played a pivotal role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later appointed as a governor in the newly established Spanish territories.
Another prominent individual bearing the surname ANGONA was Maria ANGONA, a renowned painter from Valencia, Spain, who lived between 1640 and 1706. Her works, primarily religious paintings and portraits, are still displayed in various museums and churches throughout Spain.
In the 18th century, the ANGONA name found its way to the Caribbean islands, where a certain Francisco ANGONA, born in 1752 in Havana, Cuba, became a respected military officer and played a crucial role in the defense of the island during the British invasions of the late 18th century.
Moving into the 19th century, Juan ANGONA, a Spanish-born author and journalist, made significant contributions to the literary world with his works on political and social issues in Spain. He was born in 1823 and lived until 1895.
Throughout its history, the surname ANGONA has also been associated with various place names and spellings, such as Angoña, Angona, and Angonia, particularly in Spain and its former colonies. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its connection to the Iberian Peninsula and the rich cultural heritage of the region remains a defining characteristic.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Angona
Among Census respondents with the surname Angona, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Angona bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Angona surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Angona
Angona appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-24 bearers (-16.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 26,974 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,371 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,166 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-16.9%) | Down 26,974 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,371 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Angona surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #143,511 | -1.7% |
| Count | 118 | 118 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Angona bearers went from 118 to 118 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 2,371 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #143,511.
FAQ
Angona surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Angona?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Angona. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Angona?
Angona ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Angona. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Angona.
Has Angona become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Angona went from 118 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Angona?
Among Census respondents with the surname Angona, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Angona in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Angona appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Hispanic (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Angona (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Angona mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Greek word "angos" meaning bowl or vessel. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Angona (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Angona?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.