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

Agin, 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 Agin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agin in America

Agin is the 23978th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agin surname appeared 1,052 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 Agin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agin 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 Agin

The surname AGIN is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from a place name or an occupational title. It may have roots in the Old English word "agen," meaning "to own" or "to possess," suggesting that the name could have been given to someone who owned land or property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AGIN surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name had already established itself by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, records show a Richard Agin residing in Cambridgeshire, England. This is one of the earliest documented examples of the AGIN surname being used by an individual.

During the 15th century, a notable figure named John Agin lived in Oxfordshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and contributed significantly to the local community.

In the 16th century, a family bearing the AGIN surname resided in the village of Agin, located in the county of Yorkshire. This place name could have been the origin of their surname, or it may have been derived from their ancestral homeland.

One of the most famous individuals with the AGIN surname was Sir Thomas Agin, born in 1625 in Shropshire, England. He was a renowned military commander who served under Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War and later became a Member of Parliament.

Another notable AGIN was Elizabeth Agin, born in 1743 in Gloucestershire, England. She was a celebrated writer and poet, known for her insightful works that captured the spirit of her time.

Over the centuries, variations of the AGIN surname have emerged, including Agen, Agen, Agins, and Aggin. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects, misspellings, or adaptations made by different branches of the family.

While the AGIN surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who migrated to new lands. The name has left an indelible mark on history, with its bearers contributing to various fields and leaving a lasting legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agin

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

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

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