Explore the Family Name Agudelo
The meaning of Agudelo
Galician: habitational name from a place in Galicia (Spain) named Agudelo, from a derivative of agudo ‘peak’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jose, Alvaro, Luis, Beatriz, Fernando, Guillermo, Javier, Juan, Luz, Cesar, Enrique.
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How common is the last name Agudelo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Agudelo saw a marked increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Agudelo was ranked as the 14,503rd most common surname in the United States, whereas by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 11,933rd — an increase of about 17.72%. The number of people with this surname increased from 1,884 in 2000 to 2,622 in 2010, showing a growth rate of approximately 39.17%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Agudelo per 100,000 residents increased by 27.14%, from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.89 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,503 | #11,933 | 17.72% |
| Count | 1,884 | 2,622 | 39.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.89 | 27.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agudelo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Agudelo also experienced some shifts during the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of people with the surname identify as Hispanic, with minimal change between 2000 (92.14%) and 2010 (92.18%). The percentage identifying as White saw a modest increase from 4.99% in 2000 to 5.3% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 12.9%, albeit starting from a small base of 1.86% in 2000. The number of people identifying as two or more races experienced a significant decrease, dropping from 0.48% in 2000 to 0.19% in 2010. Finally, a small new group emerged in 2010, with 0.23% of Agudelos identifying as Black, while there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.14% | 92.18% | 0.04% |
| White | 4.99% | 5.3% | 6.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.86% | 2.1% | 12.9% |
| Black | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.19% | -60.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |