Find out how popular the last name d'Aguilar 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'Aguilar.

d'Aguilar, 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'Aguilar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of d'Aguilar in America

d'Aguilar is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The d'Aguilar surname appeared 113 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'Aguilar.

The history of the last name d'Aguilar

The surname DAGUILAR has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish town of Aguilar, which means "place of eagles" or "eagle's nest" in Spanish. The prefix "d" or "da" in front of the name likely indicates that the bearer was originally from or associated with the town of Aguilar.

One of the earliest known references to the name DAGUILAR can be found in a medieval Spanish manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a nobleman named Rodrigo DAGUILAR who served as a knight under King Alfonso VIII of Castile. This suggests that the name was associated with nobility and military service in its early history.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Juan DAGUILAR was recorded as the mayor of the city of Seville in 1342. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of Spain and was being used by individuals in positions of authority and leadership.

During the 15th century, the DAGUILAR name appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, with several individuals bearing the name being accused of heresy or having ties to Jewish or Muslim communities. This suggests that the name was also present among various religious and ethnic groups in Spain during this tumultuous period.

One notable individual with the surname DAGUILAR was Gaspar DAGUILAR, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He is believed to have been born around 1490 and played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of the Americas.

In the 17th century, a famous Spanish painter named Francisco DAGUILAR was known for his religious works and portraits. He was born in Seville in 1610 and is considered one of the leading artists of the Spanish Golden Age.

Another notable figure with the DAGUILAR surname was Pedro DAGUILAR, a Spanish composer and musician who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is credited with contributing to the development of the Spanish baroque music style and is remembered for his compositions for the Catholic Church.

As the DAGUILAR name spread throughout Spain and its colonies, it also found its way to other parts of the world, including Latin America and the Philippines, where it has been adopted and adapted over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name d'Aguilar

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname d'Aguilar.

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'Aguilar 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.

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

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