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

Ager, 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 Ager surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ager in America

Ager is the 18703rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ager surname appeared 1,469 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ager.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ager 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 Ager

The surname "AGER" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "æcerere," which translates to "ploughman" or "farmer." This occupational surname was initially given to individuals whose primary livelihood was tilling the land and cultivating crops.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "AGER" can be traced back to the 13th century, with various spellings such as "Agher," "Ager," and "Agger" appearing in historical documents and records. One notable mention is found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, dated 1273, which lists a certain "Robert le Ager."

During the 14th century, the surname "AGER" gained prominence, and several notable individuals bearing this name emerged. One such figure was John Ager, a wealthy merchant and alderman of the City of London, who lived from circa 1330 to 1400.

In the 15th century, the surname "AGER" continued to be prevalent, with records indicating its presence in various regions of England. One notable individual from this era was Thomas Ager, a prominent landowner and member of the gentry class, who lived in Gloucestershire from approximately 1420 to 1487.

The 16th century saw the surname "AGER" spread further across England, with several individuals bearing this name making notable contributions. One such figure was Sir Anthony Ager, a renowned diplomat and statesman who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He lived from 1532 to 1594 and was instrumental in negotiating treaties with various European nations.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname "AGER" continued to be well-established in England, with various branches of the family spreading across the country. One notable individual from this period was William Ager, a prominent architect who played a significant role in the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire of 1666. He lived from 1638 to 1701.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "AGER" also found its way into other parts of the world, carried by individuals who emigrated from England. One such figure was John Ager, a British colonial administrator who served in India during the late 18th century, living from 1756 to 1823.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ager

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

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

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