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

Agaran, 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 Agaran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agaran in America

Agaran is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agaran surname appeared 104 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 Agaran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agaran 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 Agaran

The surname Agaran is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, possibly from the Tamil or Malayalam languages spoken in southern India. The name may derive from the word "agaram," meaning a place of residence or a dwelling.

Agaran is thought to have first appeared in historical records around the 16th or 17th century, during the reign of various South Indian dynasties. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origins and early occurrences of the name due to the limited availability of records from that era.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Agaran was Krishnan Agaran, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century in the region of present-day Kerala. His works, which were primarily in the Malayalam language, explored themes of spirituality and philosophy.

Another notable bearer of the Agaran name was Muthiah Agaran, a influential merchant and trader who operated in the 19th century. He established a successful business empire, trading in spices and textiles between South India and other parts of the world.

In the 20th century, Sarojini Agaran (1920-2005) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in promoting and preserving the traditional dance forms of India, particularly the Bharatanatyam style.

Vijay Agaran (1944-2012) was a prominent Indian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's parliament, representing the state of Tamil Nadu.

Lastly, Arundhati Agaran (born 1972) is a contemporary Indian writer and journalist. Her debut novel, "The Inheritance of Loss," won the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2006, bringing her widespread acclaim and recognition.

While the Agaran surname is not among the most common in India, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agaran

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

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

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