2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Agapov
Derived from the Greek word "agape," meaning selfless love, affection, or charity.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Agapov. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Agapov 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Agapov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Agapov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Agapov
The surname Agapov is of Russian origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Greek word "agape," meaning "love" or "charity," and the Russian patronymic suffix "-ov," indicating that the name belonged to the son of a person named Agap.
The name is believed to have originated in the central regions of Russia, particularly in the areas around Moscow and Vladimir. It was initially used to identify individuals who were known for their charitable or loving nature or those who were associated with religious or charitable organizations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Agapov surname can be found in the Veliky Novgorod chronicles, which mention an individual named Ivan Agapov in the late 16th century. This suggests that the name had already established itself in certain regions of Russia by that time.
In the 17th century, the Agapov family was known to have lived in the town of Murom, located in the Vladimir region. Several members of the family were involved in the local administration and held positions of authority within the town.
A notable figure in Russian history bearing the Agapov surname was Mikhail Agapov (1730-1810), a prominent Russian military officer who served in the Imperial Russian Army during the reign of Catherine the Great. He participated in several military campaigns, including the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774, and rose to the rank of lieutenant general.
Another individual of note was Sergei Agapov (1870-1942), a Russian writer and journalist who was known for his literary works and contributions to various publications in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the 20th century, Vera Agapova (1906-1992) was a renowned Russian ballerina who performed with the Bolshoi Ballet and was recognized for her exceptional dance skills and artistic interpretations.
Yuri Agapov (1923-2013) was a Soviet and Russian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and was a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Lastly, Nikolai Agapov (1944-2019) was a respected Russian chess player and trainer who achieved the title of International Master and trained numerous talented chess players throughout his career.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Agapov
Among Census respondents with the surname Agapov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Agapov 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 Agapov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Agapov
Agapov appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+11 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 12,310 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 12,310 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 Agapov 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 | #160,975 | #148,665 | 7.6% |
| Count | 100 | 111 | 11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Agapov bearers went from 100 to 111 (+11.0% change). The surname moved up 12,310 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #148,665.
FAQ
Agapov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Agapov?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Agapov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Agapov?
Agapov ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Agapov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Agapov.
Has Agapov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Agapov went from 100 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 11 (+11.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Agapov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Agapov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Agapov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Agapov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Hispanic (2.7%), Black (0.9%). 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 Agapov (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 Agapov mean?
Derived from the Greek word "agape," meaning selfless love, affection, or charity. 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 Agapov (0.04 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 have the surname Agapov?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.