2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Aggson
Derived from a patronymic name meaning "son of Agg," with Agg being a diminutive of names beginning with Ag-.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Aggson. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aggson surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Aggson in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aggson, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aggson
Among Census respondents with the surname Aggson, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Aggson bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aggson surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aggson
Aggson appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,918 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 1,918 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aggson surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #152,989 | 1.2% |
| Count | 105 | 105 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aggson bearers went from 105 to 105 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 1,918 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #152,989.
FAQ
Aggson surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aggson?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Aggson. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Aggson?
Aggson ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Aggson. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Aggson.
Has Aggson become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aggson went from 105 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Aggson?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aggson, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aggson in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aggson appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aggson (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aggson mean?
Derived from a patronymic name meaning "son of Agg," with Agg being a diminutive of names beginning with Ag-. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aggson (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Aggson?
Find out how many people have the surname Aggson on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.