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

Ago, 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 Ago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ago in America

Ago is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ago surname appeared 266 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 Ago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ago 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 Ago

The surname Ago is believed to have originated from the Italian region of Veneto, particularly in the province of Vicenza. Its roots can be traced back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "agone," which means "battle" or "contest," suggesting a connection to individuals who may have been soldiers, warriors, or participated in competitions during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ago surname can be found in the Venetian archives, where a document from 1287 mentions a certain Giovanni Ago, a merchant from the city of Vicenza. This historical reference provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with the region during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, another notable figure bearing the Ago surname was Bartolomeo Ago, a renowned painter and fresco artist from Vicenza. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings across the region, reflecting the artistic legacy of the Ago family during the Renaissance era.

The Ago surname also appears in several historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, including land ownership documents and tax registers. One such record from 1612 mentions a Pietro Ago, a landowner in the town of Brendola, near Vicenza.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure with the Ago surname was Antonio Ago (1720-1795), a respected lawyer and legal scholar from Vicenza. His contributions to the field of law and his published works on jurisprudence earned him recognition throughout the Venetian Republic.

Another noteworthy individual was Giacomo Ago (1845-1923), a military officer and patriot who fought in the Italian unification wars of the 19th century. His bravery and dedication to the cause of Italian independence earned him several honors and decorations during his lifetime.

Over the centuries, the Ago surname has also been associated with various place names in the Veneto region, such as Agogna, a small town near Vicenza, and Agordino, a geographical area in the Dolomites. These place names may have influenced the spelling or pronunciation of the surname in certain local dialects.

While the Ago surname is relatively rare outside of Italy, it has been carried by individuals who emigrated from the Veneto region to other parts of the world, particularly during the great waves of Italian migration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ago

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

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

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