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

Agis, 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 Agis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agis in America

Agis is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agis surname appeared 134 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 Agis.

The history of the last name Agis

The surname AGIS has its origins in ancient Greece, particularly in the region of Laconia, where the city of Sparta was located. The name is derived from the Greek word "agis," which means a leader or commander.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name AGIS can be found in ancient Greek literature, where it was borne by several kings of the Eurypontid line of Sparta. The most notable among them was Agis IV, who ruled from around 245 BC to 241 BC and attempted to introduce reforms aimed at restoring the traditional Spartan values of austerity and equality.

During the Byzantine era, the name AGIS continued to be used, particularly among families with Greek roots or connections to the former territories of the Byzantine Empire. Records from this period, such as the Codex Coislinianus, a 7th-century manuscript containing works of ancient Greek poets, mention individuals bearing the name.

In the Middle Ages, the name AGIS spread to other parts of Europe, including Italy and France, where it was sometimes rendered as "Agiz" or "Agisio." One notable bearer of the name was Agis de Baux, a 12th-century nobleman from Provence, France, who participated in the Third Crusade.

As the Renaissance dawned, the name AGIS was still in use, particularly among scholars and intellectuals with an interest in classical Greek culture. One such individual was Agis Calanco, an Italian humanist and poet who lived in the 15th century and was known for his works celebrating the Spartan way of life.

The AGIS surname also found its way to other parts of the world, including the Americas, where it was sometimes adapted to local spellings or pronunciations. For example, in the 18th century, there was a prominent family named Agis in the Spanish colonies of the Americas, with members such as José Agis, a military officer who played a role in the defense of Havana, Cuba, against the British in 1762.

Through the centuries, the surname AGIS has been borne by many notable individuals, including Agis Stridsberg, a 19th-century Swedish author and playwright; Agis Leontis, a 20th-century Greek politician and diplomat; and Agis Emmanouil, a contemporary Greek actor and director.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agis

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

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

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