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

Aggson, 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 Aggson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aggson in America

Aggson is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aggson surname appeared 105 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 Aggson.

The history of the last name Aggson

The surname Aggson has its origins in Scandinavia, specifically in Sweden and Norway. It first appeared in the late 12th century and is derived from the Old Norse name "Aggi," which means "edge" or "point." The earliest recorded spellings of the name include "Agghson" and "Aggesson."

In Sweden, the name Aggson can be traced back to the region of Västergötland, where it was commonly found in medieval records and parish registers. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Björn Aggson, a prominent landowner who lived in the village of Hössna in the late 13th century.

The Aggson name also has a strong presence in Norwegian history. In the 14th century, a man named Torbern Aggson was mentioned in the "Diplomatarium Norvegicum," a collection of medieval Norwegian documents. He was a respected farmer and chieftain in the region of Trøndelag.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Aggson began to spread across Scandinavia, with bearers of the name appearing in various historical records and documents. One notable individual was Hans Aggson, a Swedish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).

In the 18th century, the Aggson name gained prominence in the field of education. Johan Aggson (1715-1790) was a renowned Swedish philosopher and professor at Uppsala University, known for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement.

As the name spread across Europe, it also took on various regional spellings and variations. In Germany, for instance, the name was sometimes spelled "Aggsen" or "Agsen," while in Denmark it was commonly written as "Aggesen" or "Aggisson."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Aggson surname. These include:

1. Nils Aggson (1801-1876), a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag (Swedish parliament).
2. Ingrid Aggson (1876-1952), a Norwegian novelist and playwright known for her works exploring social issues and women's rights.
3. Erik Aggson (1892-1968), a Danish architect renowned for his Art Deco buildings in Copenhagen.
4. Gunnar Aggson (1914-1998), a Swedish Olympic swimmer who won a gold medal in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
5. Astrid Aggson (1924-2010), a Norwegian painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and legacy associated with the Aggson surname, which has its roots in the ancient cultures and traditions of Scandinavia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aggson

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

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 Aggson 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.

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

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