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

Aggen, 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 Aggen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aggen in America

Aggen is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aggen surname appeared 257 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 Aggen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aggen 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 Aggen

The surname Aggen is believed to have originated in England. It is an Anglo-Saxon name derived from the Old English word "aecen," meaning "oak tree." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a prominent oak tree or in an area known for its oak groves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Aggen surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholders in England compiled for William the Conqueror. Here, the name appears as "Aghene," which is likely an early spelling variation.

During the medieval period, the Aggen family was concentrated in the counties of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire in the West Midlands region of England. Several villages and hamlets in these areas bore names derived from the word "oak," such as Oakley, Acton, and Oken, indicating that the Aggen family may have originated from or held lands in these localities.

In the 14th century, a prominent member of the Aggen family was Sir Thomas Aggen (c. 1320-1388), a knight who served under Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was known for his valor in the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and was awarded lands in Gloucestershire for his service.

Another notable figure was John Aggen (c. 1450-1515), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the Tudor period. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes between Bristol and the Mediterranean, and his legacy can be seen in the Aggen Hall, a historic building in Bristol that once served as his residence.

In the 16th century, the Aggen surname gained prominence in the county of Oxfordshire, where a branch of the family owned estates near the village of Adderbury. One member of this line was William Aggen (1578-1641), a scholar and clergyman who served as the Rector of Adderbury and was known for his involvement in local education and charitable works.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, several members of the Aggen family fought on the side of the Parliamentarians, including Colonel Richard Aggen (1612-1675), who commanded a regiment of foot soldiers and played a role in the siege of Oxford in 1646.

While the Aggen surname has become less common in modern times, it continues to hold a place in English history and serves as a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage and the stories woven into its family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aggen

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

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

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