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

Aggrey, 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 Aggrey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aggrey in America

Aggrey is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aggrey surname appeared 245 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 Aggrey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aggrey 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 Aggrey

The surname AGGREY is of Ghanaian origin and can be traced back to the 18th century. It is believed to have derived from the Akan word "agra," which means "strength" or "courage." The name was likely given to individuals who displayed exceptional bravery or physical prowess in battle or other endeavors.

In the early 19th century, the name AGGREY appeared in several historical records, including the journals of European missionaries and explorers who visited the Gold Coast region (present-day Ghana). One notable mention was in the diary of a British missionary, Reverend Thomas Birch Freeman, who documented his encounters with a village chief named Kwasi AGGREY in 1827.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname AGGREY was Kwadwo AGGREY, a prominent Akan chief who lived in the late 18th century. He was known for his leadership and diplomatic skills, playing a crucial role in maintaining peace between his people and the British colonial authorities.

Another notable figure was James Emman Kwegyir AGGREY (1875-1927), a Ghanaian educator, author, and Pan-Africanist who spent much of his life advocating for African self-determination and promoting higher education for Africans. He was instrumental in establishing Achimota College, one of the first secondary schools in Ghana.

In the early 20th century, the name AGGREY gained further prominence with the career of Dr. Abram AGGREY (1900-1985), a renowned Ghanaian physician and politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Council and played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from British rule.

The surname AGGREY has also been associated with several place names in Ghana, such as Aggrey Town and Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, both named after James Emman Kwegyir AGGREY in recognition of his contributions to education and social progress.

Throughout history, the AGGREY surname has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, education, and community service. Some other notable figures with this surname include Nana AGGREY (1920-2004), a Ghanaian artist and sculptor, and Reverend Charles AGGREY (1915-2001), a prominent religious leader and advocate for social justice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aggrey

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

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

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