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

Agen, 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 Agen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agen in America

Agen is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agen surname appeared 329 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 Agen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agen 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 Agen

The surname Agen has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the French town of Agen, located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. The town's name itself is thought to have originated from the Roman name "Aginum," which may have been derived from the Latin word "aginus," meaning "a little field."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Agen can be found in the historic Domesday Book of 1086, compiled by order of William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book lists several individuals with the surname Agen, indicating that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Pierre d'Agen served as a French troubadour and poet, born around 1225 and active during the latter half of the century. His poetic works were widely celebrated and contributed to the cultural richness of the time.

During the 14th century, a prominent French prelate named Bernard d'Agen held the position of Bishop of Rodez from 1317 to 1323. His influence and leadership during this period left a lasting impact on the religious landscape of the region.

In the 16th century, a Frenchman named Jean Agen (1496-1560) gained recognition as a skilled mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the development of mathematical instruments and the advancement of astronomical knowledge during the Renaissance era.

Another notable figure with the surname Agen was the French painter and artist Jacques-André Agen (1795-1858). Born in the late 18th century, he was renowned for his exquisite landscape paintings and became a respected member of the French Academy of Fine Arts.

Throughout history, the surname Agen has been associated with various other individuals, from scholars and clergy members to artists and scientists, all of whom have left their mark in their respective fields and contributed to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agen

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

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

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