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

Anguiano, 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 Anguiano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anguiano in America

Anguiano is the 2208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anguiano surname appeared 16,479 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Anguiano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anguiano 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 Anguiano

The surname Anguiano originates from Spain, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Basque language, where "angu" means "place" or "location," and "ano" is a suffix indicating "belonging to." This suggests that the name was likely associated with a specific place or region in northern Spain, near the Basque region.

The earliest recorded instances of the Anguiano surname can be found in historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. One notable mention appears in the "Becerro de las Behetrías," a medieval manuscript that catalogued villages and landholdings in northern Spain. This reference indicates that the name was already in use among noble families during that era.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan de Anguiano served as a court official under King Juan II of Castile. Additionally, records from the 16th century mention a Francisco de Anguiano, a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in Spain, including the Alcázar of Madrid.

During the 17th century, the Anguiano surname gained further recognition with the birth of Pedro de Anguiano y Camargo (1623-1691), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. His artwork can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Another notable bearer of the Anguiano name was José de Anguiano y Ayala (1677-1750), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Governor of the Philippines from 1731 to 1733. His tenure was marked by efforts to strengthen the colony's defenses and improve trade relations.

In the 19th century, the Anguiano surname was also associated with military figures. One such example is Mariano Anguiano (1812-1885), a Mexican general who played a significant role in the Reform War and the French Intervention in Mexico.

While the Anguiano name has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries like Mexico, due to Spanish colonization and migration patterns. However, the etymology and historical significance of this surname remain rooted in its Basque and Spanish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anguiano

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

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

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