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

Agers, 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 Agers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agers in America

Agers is the 61297th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agers surname appeared 328 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 Agers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agers 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 Agers

The surname AGERS is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century in the county of Gloucestershire. It is derived from the Old English word "æceras," which means "fields" or "acres," suggesting that the name was originally given to someone who lived near or worked on a field or an acre of land.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname AGERS can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Agers." This official census record from the reign of King Edward I provides valuable insight into the surname's early usage and prevalence in medieval England.

Throughout history, variations of the spelling have emerged, including Agers, Agars, and Agar. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling practices during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, the surname AGERS appeared in various parish records and tax rolls, indicating its continued presence across England. One notable mention is found in the Parish Registers of St. Mary Abchurch in London, where a certain John Agers is recorded in 1582.

The AGERS surname has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such figure was Sir Robert Agers (1592-1655), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the reign of King Charles I.

Another notable bearer of the AGERS surname was William Agers (1651-1712), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Shere in Surrey and published several religious works during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the AGERS surname gained further recognition with the birth of Joseph Agers (1720-1795), a renowned English botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study and cultivation of plants.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Thomas Agers (1809-1887), a British architect and surveyor who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including St. Paul's Church in Onslow Square.

Lastly, a more recent figure with the AGERS surname was Sir George Agers (1892-1967), a British diplomat and civil servant who served as the Ambassador to Brazil from 1949 to 1954.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agers

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

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

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