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

Agneta, 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 Agneta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agneta in America

Agneta is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agneta surname appeared 143 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 Agneta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agneta 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 Agneta

The surname AGNETA is believed to have originated in Scandinavia, specifically in the regions of Sweden and Norway. Its roots can be traced back to the Old Norse language, where the name is thought to derive from the Old Norse word "agna," meaning "to fear" or "to be in awe." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who exhibited a fearful or awe-inspiring demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname AGNETA can be found in the Icelandic sagas, which date back to the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas were written accounts of the lives and deeds of prominent Scandinavian figures, and they often included references to individuals bearing the AGNETA name.

In the 16th century, the surname AGNETA began to spread beyond Scandinavia as individuals migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable individual from this period was Agneta Eriksdotter (1490-1560), a Swedish noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the affairs of her time.

As the surname AGNETA spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. In Germany, for example, the name was sometimes rendered as "Agneta" or "Agnetha," while in the Netherlands, it took the form of "Agnita" or "Agnietje."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname AGNETA. One such figure was Agneta Horn (1629-1698), a Swedish countess and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Christina of Sweden. Another prominent individual was Agneta Valkenburg (1642-1699), a Dutch painter who is remembered for her skilled portraiture and still-life works.

In the 19th century, the AGNETA surname gained further recognition with the birth of Agneta Åkerlöf (1823-1887), a Swedish writer and feminist who advocated for women's rights and educational opportunities. Additionally, Agneta Fagerholm (1857-1930), a Finnish author and teacher, made significant contributions to Finnish literature and education during her lifetime.

While the surname AGNETA has its roots in Scandinavia, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals who have migrated and established new lives in different regions. The name continues to hold historical significance and serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agneta

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

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

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