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

Aagard, 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 Aagard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aagard in America

Aagard is the 58481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aagard surname appeared 347 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 Aagard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aagard 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 Aagard

The surname AAGARD is of Danish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from the Old Danish word "ager," which means "field" or "cultivated land." The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked on an arable field or farm.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Aagaard, Aagard, and Aagaard. These variations were common due to inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping practices during those times. The name can be found in ancient Danish records and historical manuscripts, though its exact first appearance is difficult to pinpoint.

One of the earliest documented references to the name AAGARD can be found in the Danish Census of 1660, where several families with this surname were recorded in various regions of Denmark. This suggests that the name had already been well-established by that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the AAGARD surname. One such person was Hans Aagard (1568-1635), a Danish theologian and bishop who served as the Bishop of Viborg from 1611 until his death. Another prominent figure was Niels Aagaard (1612-1657), a Danish astronomer and mathematician known for his contributions to the development of the Gregorian calendar.

In the 19th century, Carl Frederik Aagaard (1833-1895) was a renowned Danish architect who designed several prominent buildings in Copenhagen, including the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek museum. Additionally, Nicolaj Aagard (1840-1901) was a Danish painter and illustrator known for his depictions of Danish rural life and landscapes.

The AAGARD surname has also been associated with various place names and locations within Denmark. For instance, the village of Aagaard in northern Jutland likely derived its name from the surname, indicating that it may have been founded or inhabited by individuals bearing this name.

While the surname AAGARD is primarily of Danish origin, it has also been found in other Scandinavian countries and regions with historical Danish influences, such as parts of northern Germany and southern Sweden. However, the majority of historical records and notable individuals associated with this surname can be traced back to Denmark.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aagard

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

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

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