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

Agosti, 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 Agosti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agosti in America

Agosti is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agosti surname appeared 311 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 Agosti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agosti 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 Agosti

The surname "AGOSTI" is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the regions of northern and central Italy, particularly in areas such as Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Tuscany.

The name "AGOSTI" is derived from the Italian word "agosto," which means August. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone born in the month of August or whose ancestors were born or celebrated an important event during that month.

In some historical records, the surname appears with variations in spelling, such as "Agostini," "Agostino," or "Agostinelli." These variations are likely due to regional dialects and the evolution of the Italian language over time.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "AGOSTI" can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Pisa, where a certain "Guglielmo Agosti" was listed as a merchant. This suggests that the name was already established and associated with trade and commerce during that time period.

The name has also been linked to several notable figures throughout history. For example, in the 15th century, there was a Florentine artist named Agostino di Duccio, who was renowned for his works in sculpture and architecture.

In the 16th century, a prominent Italian humanist and philosopher named Agostino Nifo (1469-1538) made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics. His writings and teachings had a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of the Renaissance era.

During the 17th century, a Venetian composer named Agostino Steffani (1654-1728) gained fame for his operas and sacred music. He was also known for his diplomatic career, serving as the Apostolic Nuncio to various European courts.

In the 19th century, an Italian mathematician and astronomer named Pietro Agosti (1833-1916) made important contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

The name "AGOSTI" has also been associated with prominent figures in more recent times, such as the Italian politician and economist Ettore Agosti (1893-1983), who served as a member of the Italian parliament and held various ministerial positions.

Overall, the surname "AGOSTI" has a rich history rooted in the Italian cultural and linguistic traditions, with its origins dating back to the Middle Ages. It has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, musicians, and statesmen, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agosti

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

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

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