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

Agmata, 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 Agmata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agmata in America

Agmata is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agmata surname appeared 185 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 Agmata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agmata 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 Agmata

The surname AGMATA is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Greece during the Byzantine era, around the 9th or 10th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "agma," meaning "stream" or "torrent," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a swift-flowing river or stream.

One of the earliest records of the name AGMATA can be found in a Byzantine manuscript dating back to the 11th century, which mentions a landowner named Theodoros AGMATA in the region of Thessaly. This document provides valuable insight into the presence of the name in that era and its potential connection to a geographic location.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Andronikos AGMATA was a scholar and philosopher who resided in the city of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). He is said to have authored several treatises on metaphysics and logic, though few of his works have survived to this day.

During the late Byzantine period, the AGMATA surname was also found in regions of Epirus and Macedonia, where variations in spelling, such as "Agmatios" and "Agmatidis," were sometimes used. This diversity in spelling suggests the name's evolution over time and across different localities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AGMATA outside of Greece can be traced back to the 16th century in Venice, Italy. Records from that time mention a merchant named Georgios AGMATA, who was involved in trade between the Venetian Republic and the Ottoman Empire.

In the 18th century, a prominent military commander named Ioannis AGMATA served in the Greek revolutionary forces fighting against Ottoman rule. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic skills, leading several successful campaigns during the Greek War of Independence.

Throughout history, the AGMATA surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, merchants, and military leaders. While not a widespread name, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Greece and the broader Mediterranean region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agmata

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

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

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