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

Agerter, 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 Agerter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agerter in America

Agerter is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agerter surname appeared 131 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 Agerter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agerter 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 Agerter

The surname AGERTER is of German origin, emerging in the Middle Ages around the 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, specifically in the area surrounding the city of Munich. The name is derived from the Old German word "ager," meaning "field" or "cultivated land," indicating that the original bearers of this surname were likely farmers or landowners.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the AGERTER name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from Bavaria, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various local records and documents, such as parish registers and land deeds, with spellings like "Agarter," "Agertner," and "Agertter." These variations reflect the fluid nature of surname spellings in the pre-modern era.

A notable early bearer of the AGERTER name was Hans Agerter, a farmer and landowner from the village of Obermenzing near Munich, who lived in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he owned substantial agricultural lands and was a respected member of the local community.

In the 16th century, the AGERTER surname spread beyond Bavaria, with families bearing the name appearing in other parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring regions like Austria and Switzerland. One notable figure from this period was Johann Agerter (1522-1592), a Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony, who wrote several influential works on Protestant doctrine.

The 17th century saw the AGERTER name continuing to spread across German-speaking lands. One prominent figure was Matthias Agerter (1635-1701), a Baroque painter and engraver from Augsburg, known for his religious artwork and portraiture commissioned by the nobility.

As the centuries progressed, members of the AGERTER family continued to make their mark in various fields. In the 19th century, Wilhelm Agerter (1809-1887) was a German-American inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of agricultural machinery.

Another notable figure was Karl Agerter (1872-1953), a Swiss botanist and plant breeder who specialized in the cultivation of wheat and played a crucial role in developing new, more resilient varieties of the crop.

Throughout its long history, the AGERTER surname has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, artisans, scholars, and professionals, reflecting the rich tapestry of German culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agerter

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

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

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