2000
#1,588
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 20,723
First available Census row
Per 100,000 7.68
Uncommon Last name
Aragon
A locational surname referring to someone from the medieval kingdom or modern autonomous community of Aragon in Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 28,596 Americans carry the last name Aragon. That puts it at #1,395 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 8.34 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 11,986 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aragon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
29K
1 in 11,986
Census rank
#1,395
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
8.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
25K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 24,937 bearers of the surname Aragon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 8.34 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 1395th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aragon, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.4%. The next largest groups are White (10.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aragon
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aragon
Among Census respondents with the surname Aragon, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.4%. The next largest groups are White (10.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Aragon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aragon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino82.4% · 20,553
- White10.6% · 2,647
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.6% · 891
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 446
- Two or more races1.1% · 281
- Black or African American0.5% · 119
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aragon
Aragon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#1,367
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 25,801
+5,078 bearers (+24.5%)
Per 100,000 8.75
Rank movement Up 221 places
2020
#1,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 24,937
-864 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 8.34
Rank movement Down 28 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #1,588 | 20,723 | 7.68 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #1,367 | 25,801 | 8.75 | +5,078 bearers (+24.5%) | Up 221 places |
| 2020 | #1,395 | 24,937 | 8.34 | -864 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 28 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aragon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,367 | #1,395 | -2.0% |
| Count | 25,801 | 24,937 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 8.75 | 8.34 | -4.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aragon bearers went from 25,801 to 24,937 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 28 positions in the national ranking, going from #1,367 to #1,395.
FAQ
Aragon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aragon?
Name Census estimates that about 28,596 living Americans carry the surname Aragon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 11,986 residents.
How common is Aragon?
Aragon ranks #1,395 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 8.34 per 100,000 residents, which is about 8 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 24,937 people with the surname Aragon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (28,596), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 8.34 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 8.34 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 8 of them to have the surname Aragon.
Has Aragon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aragon went from 25,801 recorded bearers to 24,937. That is a decrease of 864 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #1,367 to #1,395.
What does the Census say about the background of Aragon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aragon, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.4%. The next largest groups are White (10.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aragon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.4% (20,553 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aragon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (82.4%), White (10.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aragon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aragon mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from the medieval kingdom or modern autonomous community of Aragon in Spain. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aragon (8.34 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Aragon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.