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

Agra, 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 Agra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agra in America

Agra is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agra surname appeared 248 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 Agra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agra 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 Agra

The surname "Agra" is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern region around the city of the same name. The name itself is derived from the Sanskrit word "Agravala," meaning "village of the frontier."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire. It is thought that the name was initially adopted by families who lived in or around the city of Agra, which was a major cultural and economic center at the time.

One of the most notable historical references to the name "Agra" can be found in the Akbarnama, a 16th-century biographical account of the life and reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions several individuals with the surname, including a prominent courtier named Agra Khan.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various administrative records and manuscripts, including land ownership documents and tax registers. This suggests that families bearing the surname had established themselves as landowners and influential members of society.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "Agra" was Agra Nath, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the late 16th century. He is credited with several works of literature, including a collection of poems titled "Agra Granthavali."

Another notable figure was Agra Das, a 17th-century merchant and trader who established trade routes between Agra and other parts of India, as well as with neighboring countries. His successful business ventures contributed to the economic prosperity of the region.

In the 18th century, Agra Singh was a distinguished military commander who served under the Maratha Empire. He played a significant role in several battles against the Mughals and is remembered for his strategic brilliance and bravery on the battlefield.

During the 19th century, Agra Bai was a renowned classical dancer and courtesan who performed at the courts of various Indian rulers. Her extraordinary talent and grace made her a celebrated figure in the world of performing arts.

In more recent history, Agra Nand Nigam was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the struggle for independence from British rule. He was imprisoned multiple times for his activism and played a crucial role in the non-violent resistance movement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agra

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

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

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