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

Apigo, 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 Apigo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Apigo in America

Apigo is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Apigo surname appeared 154 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 Apigo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Apigo 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 Apigo

The surname APIGO is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Galicia and northern Portugal, during the medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Latin word "apicus," which means "bee," suggesting a connection to beekeeping or honey-related activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname APIGO can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century document that documented landholdings and properties in the Kingdom of Castile. The name appears in reference to a certain Rodrigo Apigo, who held land in the village of Villanueva de Arosa, near the city of Pontevedra.

The surname APIGO is closely tied to the town of Apigos, located in the province of Ourense, Galicia. This town's name is believed to have contributed to the formation of the APIGO surname, as it was common for people to adopt place names as their surnames during this period.

In the 16th century, the APIGO surname gained prominence with the birth of Juan Apigo (1520-1588), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Seville. Juan Apigo made significant contributions to the fields of navigation and cartography, and his works were widely studied and referenced by navigators and explorers during the Age of Exploration.

Another notable figure bearing the APIGO surname was María Apigo (1635-1701), a poet and writer from Santiago de Compostela. Her collection of poems, entitled "Rimas y Sonetos," was widely acclaimed and celebrated for its eloquence and lyrical beauty.

During the 18th century, the APIGO surname appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, with a certain Pedro Apigo (1710-1782) being investigated for alleged heretical beliefs. While the outcome of his case is unclear, it serves as a reminder of the tumultuous religious climate of the time.

In the 19th century, the APIGO surname gained international recognition with the birth of Emilio Apigo (1845-1912), a renowned Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraits. Emilio Apigo's works were exhibited in prestigious galleries across Europe and are now housed in various museums and private collections around the world.

The legacy of the APIGO surname continues to this day, with numerous individuals bearing this name across Spain, Portugal, and other parts of the world. While the exact origins and meanings may have evolved over time, the name remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Apigo

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

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

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