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

Aragona, 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 Aragona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aragona in America

Aragona is the 30477th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aragona surname appeared 766 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 Aragona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aragona 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 Aragona

The surname Aragona has its origins in Spain, specifically the region of Aragon. The name is derived from the Latin word "Aragonia," which referred to the historical kingdom of Aragon. This kingdom existed from the 11th to the 15th century and played a pivotal role in the Reconquista, the Christian conquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

Aragona first appeared as a surname in the 12th century, during the height of the Kingdom of Aragon's power and influence. It was initially used by noble families and individuals associated with the royal court or the administration of the kingdom. Some early records of the name can be found in medieval documents and chronicles from that period.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname Aragona was Pedro III de Aragona (1239-1285), also known as Peter III of Aragon. He was a pivotal figure in the War of the Sicilian Vespers, a conflict that pitted the Kingdom of Aragon against the House of Anjou and the Papacy. His descendants continued to use the Aragona surname, solidifying its association with the royal lineage.

During the 15th century, the Kingdom of Aragon united with the Kingdom of Castile through the marriage of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. This union led to the formation of the Spanish monarchy and the eventual spread of the Aragona surname throughout the growing Spanish empire.

Another notable bearer of the Aragona surname was Rodrigo de Aragona (1468-1522), a Spanish cardinal and diplomat who played a significant role in the early years of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. He was appointed as the first Spanish Inquisitor in the New World and contributed to the establishment of the Catholic Church's authority in the Spanish colonies.

In the 17th century, Juan de Aragona (1605-1678) was a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. His artworks can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain, including the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Aragona surname spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas. In the 18th century, María Luisa de Aragona (1722-1786) was a Spanish noblewoman who became the Princess of Asturias through her marriage to the future King Charles IV of Spain.

Throughout history, the surname Aragona has been associated with nobility, royalty, and influential figures in various fields, reflecting its origins in the once-powerful Kingdom of Aragon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aragona

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

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

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