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

Agaton, 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 Agaton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agaton in America

Agaton is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agaton surname appeared 283 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 Agaton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agaton 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 Agaton

The surname AGATON originated in Greece and is derived from the Greek name Agathonas, which means "good" or "virtuous". This name has its roots in ancient Greek culture and language, and it was not uncommon for individuals to adopt surnames that reflected positive qualities or virtues.

Records indicate that the surname AGATON first appeared in written documents during the Byzantine Empire, which ruled over parts of Greece from the 4th to the 15th centuries. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this name were members of noble or influential families who embraced the virtuous connotations associated with the name.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname AGATON was Demetrios Agaton, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) during the 11th century. His writings on philosophy and ethics were widely read and influential during his time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Georgios Agaton was a high-ranking military commander in the Byzantine army. He is mentioned in several historical accounts for his bravery and strategic leadership during the conflicts against the Ottoman Empire.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist named Alexios Agaton gained recognition for his intricate frescoes and murals adorning churches and monasteries across Greece. He was born in Athens in 1475 and his works are still celebrated for their vibrant colors and attention to detail.

Another notable bearer of the AGATON surname was Ioannis Agaton, a renowned poet and playwright who lived in the 17th century. He is credited with helping to revive and popularize the use of ancient Greek themes and literary styles in his works, which were widely performed and appreciated across the Greek-speaking world.

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the surname AGATON was Nikos Agaton, a renowned Greek composer and musician who lived from 1899 to 1972. His compositions, which blended traditional Greek folk music with contemporary influences, remain popular and are often performed by musicians and orchestras around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agaton

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

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

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