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

Agas, 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 Agas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agas in America

Agas is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agas surname appeared 246 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 Agas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agas 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 Agas

The surname AGAS is believed to have originated in England, likely in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name in England, possibly a town or village with a name similar to Agas or Agaz.

Some etymologists suggest that the name AGAS may have evolved from an Old English word like "æcgas" or "æcgæs," which means "edge" or "ridge." This could indicate that the original AGAS bearers may have lived near a geographical feature such as a ridge or cliff.

In terms of historical references, the earliest known record of the AGAS surname appears to be in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from the year 1296, where a William Agas is mentioned. The name is also found in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1341, referencing a Thomas Agas.

One notable early bearer of the AGAS surname was Ralph Agas, a surveyor and cartographer who lived in the late 16th century. He is best known for creating the famous "Agas Map" of London, which provided a detailed depiction of the city in 1561.

Another historical figure with the AGAS surname was Edward Agas, an English clergyman and author who lived from 1611 to 1670. He wrote several religious works, including "A Vindication of the Christian Religion" and "A View of the Antichrist."

In the 17th century, there was a prominent AGAS family in the town of Wymondham, Norfolk. One member, Richard Agas, was a successful merchant and served as the town's mayor in 1660.

Moving into the 18th century, John Agas (1737-1805) was a notable English artist and engraver, known for his intricate topographical drawings and prints of various cities and landscapes.

Finally, in the 19th century, Ralph Nicholson Agas (1854-1927) was a British Army officer who served in the Boer War and later became a historian and author, writing works on military history and genealogy.

These are just a few examples of the AGAS surname's presence throughout history, showcasing its English origins and the diverse accomplishments of its bearers over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agas

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

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

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