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

Agostino, 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 Agostino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agostino in America

Agostino is the 24012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agostino surname appeared 1,050 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 Agostino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agostino 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 Agostino

The surname Agostino is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name "Augustus," which means "venerable" or "consecrated." This name was initially used as a title for the first Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar, and later became a common personal name.

The earliest known record of the surname Agostino can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. During this period, surnames were frequently derived from personal names, occupations, or physical characteristics.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Agostino appears in the 14th-century records of the Italian city of Florence. These records mention a noble family bearing the surname Agostino, suggesting that the name was already well-established by that time.

In the 15th century, the Italian Renaissance philosopher and theologian Agostino Nifo (1470-1538) gained prominence for his works on Aristotelian philosophy and his commentaries on various classical texts. Born in Sessa Aurunca, near Naples, Nifo was a renowned scholar and professor at several Italian universities.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Agostino was the 16th-century Italian painter Agostino Tassi (1578-1644). Tassi was known for his frescoes and decorative works, particularly in Rome, where he worked on various commissions for churches and palaces.

In the 17th century, the Italian composer Agostino Steffani (1654-1728) made significant contributions to the development of opera and sacred music. Born in Castelfranco Veneto, near Venice, Steffani served as a diplomat and held various ecclesiastical positions in addition to his musical pursuits.

The 18th century saw the rise of Agostino Gervasio (1733-1786), an Italian architect and engineer who was renowned for his work on hydraulic engineering projects. Gervasio played a crucial role in the construction of the Ponte Nuovo, a famous bridge in Naples, and several other notable structures in the region.

In the 19th century, Agostino Depretis (1813-1887) was an Italian statesman and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 1876 to 1887. Depretis was a key figure in the unification of Italy and played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape during that era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agostino

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

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

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