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

D'Agrosa, 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 D'Agrosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of D'Agrosa in America

D'Agrosa is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The D'Agrosa surname appeared 210 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 D'Agrosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for D'Agrosa 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 D'Agrosa

The surname Dagrosa is of Spanish origin, with its roots tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain, where it was derived from the Arabic phrase "dahr al-ruzah," meaning "valley of roses." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a family or individual residing in a rose-filled valley or an area renowned for its rose cultivation.

During the Reconquista period, when the Christian kingdoms of Spain were reclaiming territories from the Moors, many Arabic place names and surnames were assimilated into the Spanish language. The surname Dagrosa likely emerged as a result of this process, with the original Arabic phrase being adapted into a Spanish surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Dagrosa surname can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, where a certain Pedro Dagrosa is mentioned as a landowner in the year 1492. This coincides with the period when the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile were consolidating their rule over the newly conquered territories of Granada.

In the 16th century, records show a Juan Dagrosa, born in 1534, who was a renowned poet and scholar in the court of King Philip II of Spain. His literary works, although not widely known today, were celebrated during his time for their intricate wordplay and clever use of metaphors.

Another notable figure bearing the Dagrosa surname was María Dagrosa, a skilled embroiderer and textile artist who lived in Córdoba in the late 17th century. Her exquisite needlework and tapestries adorned many of the city's churches and noble residences, earning her widespread recognition among the local aristocracy.

During the 18th century, the Dagrosa family had established a presence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. One prominent member was Francisco Dagrosa, a military officer born in 1712 in Havana, Cuba. He played a significant role in defending the island against British invasions during the Seven Years' War.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named Emilio Dagrosa, born in 1845 in Madrid, made significant contributions to the field of architecture. His designs, which blended traditional Spanish styles with modern influences, can be seen in several iconic buildings across Spain, including the Teatro Español in Valencia.

While the surname Dagrosa is not among the most common in Spain or Latin America today, it carries a rich historical legacy, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the Spanish language and identity over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name D'Agrosa

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname D'Agrosa.

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 D'Agrosa 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 D'Agrosa 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 D'Agrosa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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