2000
#2,758
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 12,006
First available Census row
Per 100,000 4.45
Uncommon Last name
Anguiano
A Spanish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "the place of eels" or "eel river."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 17,856 Americans carry the last name Anguiano. That puts it at #2,284 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 5.21 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 19,195 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Anguiano 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
18K
1 in 19,195
Census rank
#2,284
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
5.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
16K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 15,571 bearers of the surname Anguiano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 5.21 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2284th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Anguiano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.6%. The next largest groups are White (4.3%) and Two or More Races (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest recorded instances of the Anguiano surname can be found in historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Anguiano
Among Census respondents with the surname Anguiano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.6%. The next largest groups are White (4.3%) and Two or More Races (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Anguiano 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 Anguiano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.6% · 14,728
- White4.3% · 676
- Two or more races0.3% · 51
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 45
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 41
- Black or African American0.2% · 30
Timeline
Historical Census data for Anguiano
Anguiano 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
#2,208
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 16,479
+4,473 bearers (+37.3%)
Per 100,000 5.59
Rank movement Up 550 places
2020
#2,284
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 15,571
-908 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 5.21
Rank movement Down 76 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #2,758 | 12,006 | 4.45 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #2,208 | 16,479 | 5.59 | +4,473 bearers (+37.3%) | Up 550 places |
| 2020 | #2,284 | 15,571 | 5.21 | -908 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 76 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 Anguiano 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 | #2,208 | #2,284 | -3.4% |
| Count | 16,479 | 15,571 | -5.5% |
| Per 100K | 5.59 | 5.21 | -6.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Anguiano bearers went from 16,479 to 15,571 (-5.5% change). The surname moved down 76 positions in the national ranking, going from #2,208 to #2,284.
FAQ
Anguiano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Anguiano?
Name Census estimates that about 17,856 living Americans carry the surname Anguiano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 19,195 residents.
How common is Anguiano?
Anguiano ranks #2,284 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 5.21 per 100,000 residents, which is about 5 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 15,571 people with the surname Anguiano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (17,856), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 5.21 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 5.21 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 5 of them to have the surname Anguiano.
Has Anguiano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Anguiano went from 16,479 recorded bearers to 15,571. That is a decrease of 908 (-5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #2,208 to #2,284.
What does the Census say about the background of Anguiano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Anguiano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.6%. The next largest groups are White (4.3%) and Two or More Races (0.3%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Anguiano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (14,728 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Anguiano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.6%), White (4.3%), Two or More Races (0.3%). 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 Anguiano (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 Anguiano mean?
A Spanish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "the place of eels" or "eel river." 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 Anguiano (5.21 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 Anguiano?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.