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

Aragón, 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 Aragón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aragón in America

Aragón is the 1367th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aragón surname appeared 25,801 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 9 people would have the surname Aragón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aragón 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 Aragón

The surname Aragon originated in the Kingdom of Aragon, which was a medieval kingdom located in modern-day eastern Spain. The name is derived from the Latin word "Aragonia," which refers to the region that was once a part of the Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis.

The earliest known usage of the name Aragon can be traced back to the 11th century, when it was used to refer to the ruling family of the Kingdom of Aragon. One of the most notable figures in the history of the name was Alfonso I of Aragon, also known as Alfonso the Battler, who reigned from 1104 to 1134.

During the Middle Ages, the name Aragon was closely associated with the Reconquista, the long-lasting struggle to drive the Moors out of the Iberian Peninsula. The Kingdom of Aragon played a significant role in this conflict, and many of its soldiers and nobles adopted the surname Aragon as a way to identify with the kingdom's cause.

The name Aragon also appears in various historical records, including the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that describes the pilgrim's route to Santiago de Compostela. In this text, the town of Jaca, located in the heart of the Kingdom of Aragon, is mentioned as a significant stop along the way.

Throughout history, several prominent figures have borne the surname Aragon. One of the most renowned was Jerónimo Aragon, a Spanish painter and sculptor who lived from 1580 to 1624. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Another notable individual was Pedro Aragon y Leiva, a 17th-century Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Navy. He was credited with several important naval victories against the Dutch and English during the Anglo-Spanish War of 1625-1630.

In the 19th century, Miguel Aragon was a notable Spanish politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the drafting of the 1876 Spanish Constitution. He served as a member of the Congress of Deputies and was known for his advocacy of civil liberties and the rule of law.

The name Aragon has also been associated with significant historical events, such as the War of the Spanish Succession, which took place from 1701 to 1714. During this conflict, several members of the Aragon family played important roles in supporting the claim of Philip V to the Spanish throne.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Aragon has been a proud and enduring reminder of the region's rich history and the contributions made by its people to the development of Spain and the broader European civilization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aragón

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

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

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