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

Adgerson, 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 Adgerson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adgerson in America

Adgerson is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adgerson surname appeared 184 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 Adgerson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adgerson 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 Adgerson

The surname ADGERSON has its origins in England, with its earliest recorded usage dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "adgar" and "son," which translate to "spear" and "son," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive name, referring to someone whose occupation involved wielding spears or perhaps a skilled spearman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, a historical record compiled in 1274-1275. The name appears as "Adgersone," indicating that the spelling has evolved over time. It is also mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it is spelled "Adgerston."

During the 14th and 15th centuries, variations of the name began to appear in various regions of England. In the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, the name is recorded as "Adgarsone," while in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1524, it appears as "Adgerson."

One notable individual with the surname ADGERSON was Sir Thomas Adgerson (1550-1621), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Northamptonshire. He served as a justice of the peace and was involved in local governance during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another individual of historical significance was Robert Adgerson (1612-1685), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick from 1654 until his death. He was known for his religious writings and sermons.

In the 18th century, the name ADGERSON can be found in the records of the Society of Genealogists in London, where a John Adgerson (1725-1798) is listed as a merchant and landowner in the county of Gloucestershire.

The 19th century saw the name ADGERSON spread beyond England, with individuals bearing the surname appearing in various parts of the British Empire. One notable example is William Adgerson (1820-1892), a Scottish-born explorer and surveyor who worked in Australia and was responsible for mapping and charting significant portions of the Australian outback.

Another individual of note is Elizabeth Adgerson (1845-1923), an English author and literary critic who published several works on Victorian literature and was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time.

Throughout its history, the surname ADGERSON has been associated with various professions and social classes, from landowners and members of the gentry to merchants, clergymen, and explorers. While its origins can be traced back to Old English descriptive terms, the name has evolved and spread across different regions, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have borne it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adgerson

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

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

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