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

Agne, 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 Agne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agne in America

Agne is the 35447th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agne surname appeared 635 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 Agne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agne 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 Agne

The surname "AGNE" is believed to have its origins in France, where it first emerged in the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French term "aigne," meaning "lamb" or "young sheep." This suggests that the name may have been originally given as a descriptive nickname to someone who worked with sheep or had a particular affinity for these animals.

The earliest known record of the name "AGNE" dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in a collection of French legal documents from the region of Normandy. This indicates that the name was likely established in northern France before spreading to other areas.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname was Jean Agne, a farmer from the village of Avranches in Normandy, who lived during the late 14th century. Records show that he owned a modest plot of land and raised livestock, including sheep, which aligns with the name's presumed origins.

In the 15th century, the name "AGNE" appeared in several historical manuscripts from the Champagne region of France. One such reference is found in a 1472 tax record, which lists a certain Renaud Agne as a resident of the city of Troyes.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "AGNE" began to spread beyond France, carried by individuals who migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable bearer of the name was Pierre Agne, a French soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Quebec, Canada, in the late 18th century.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Marie-Anne Agne, a French actress and playwright who lived from 1758 to 1828. She was known for her performances in several popular Parisian theaters and for her contributions to the development of French theatrical comedy.

In the 19th century, the name "AGNE" was also found in parts of Germany and Switzerland, likely due to migration from France. One example is Johann Agne, a Swiss watchmaker born in 1823, who was renowned for his intricate timepiece designs.

While the surname "AGNE" is not among the most common in the world today, it continues to hold a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in its regions of origin in France and neighboring areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agne

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

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

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