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

Aglugub, 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 Aglugub surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aglugub in America

Aglugub is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aglugub surname appeared 120 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 Aglugub.

The history of the last name Aglugub

The surname AGLUGUB is believed to have originated in the remote regions of eastern Siberia during the 13th century. Its origins can be traced back to the nomadic tribes that roamed the vast steppes and tundras of what is now Russia. The name is thought to be derived from the archaic Tungusic word "aglugub," which loosely translates to "one who wanders with the wind."

Historical records from that era are scarce, but some scholars have pointed to references of the name in ancient Evenki folktales and oral traditions. These tales often depicted individuals bearing the name AGLUGUB as skilled hunters and trackers, their nomadic lifestyle allowing them to navigate the harsh wilderness with ease.

The earliest documented instance of the surname AGLUGUB appears in a fragmentary census record from the village of Novy Urgal, located in the Khabarovsk Krai region of eastern Siberia. The record, dated around 1489, lists a family headed by a man named Aglu Gubovich AGLUGUB.

As the centuries passed, the AGLUGUB name spread across the vast expanse of Siberia, with various branches of the family settling in different regions. One notable figure was Dmitri Ivanovich AGLUGUB (1721-1803), a renowned explorer and cartographer who mapped vast swaths of the Siberian wilderness, contributing significantly to the expansion of Russian territories in the Far East.

Another prominent individual bearing the AGLUGUB name was Anna Petrovna AGLUGUB (1854-1927), a pioneering ethnographer and linguist who dedicated her life to studying and preserving the rich cultural traditions of the indigenous Siberian peoples. Her extensive fieldwork and publications shed invaluable light on the customs, languages, and folklore of these communities.

During the tumultuous years of the Russian Revolution and Civil War, the name AGLUGUB gained further recognition through the exploits of Yakov Mikhailovich AGLUGUB (1892-1957), a charismatic Bolshevik commander who played a pivotal role in the Red Army's campaigns across Siberia.

In more recent times, the AGLUGUB surname has been carried on by individuals such as Svetlana Ivanovna AGLUGUB (1938-2021), a renowned ballet dancer and choreographer who graced stages across the Soviet Union and beyond, celebrated for her grace and artistry.

While the AGLUGUB name may have originated from humble beginnings in the remote reaches of Siberia, its bearers have left an indelible mark on various aspects of Russian history, culture, and exploration, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of those who once wandered with the wind.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aglugub

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

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

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