2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Agran
Derived from a Slavic nickname meaning "stallion" or "steed," likely referring to a strong or spirited person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Agran. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Agran surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Agran in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Agran, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Agran
The surname Agran is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "agra," which means "field" or "pasture." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived or worked in agricultural areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Agran can be found in the archives of the village of Aldude, located in the Basque province of Soule, France. A document dated 1328 mentions a certain Juan de Agran, who was a landowner in the area. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region during the 14th century.
In the 15th century, the surname appears in various records from the province of Gipuzkoa in Spain's Basque Country. One notable mention is that of Martín de Agran, a merchant who lived in the town of Rentería around 1460. Additionally, a manuscript from the nearby town of Lezo in 1489 references a family with the surname Agran.
The name Agran has also been linked to several place names in the Basque region, such as the village of Agrane in the municipality of Arrasate/Mondragón, Gipuzkoa. It is possible that the surname originated from individuals who hailed from or were associated with this locality.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Agran:
1. Pedro Agran (c. 1520-1585), a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in expeditions to the Americas in the mid-16th century.
2. Juana de Agran (1625-1702), a Basque nun and mystic who founded a convent in the town of Zarautz, Gipuzkoa.
3. Miguel Agran (1780-1856), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon.
4. Ramón Agran y Lazcano (1845-1918), a Basque politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish parliament in the late 19th century.
5. Lucía Agran (1892-1974), a renowned Basque writer and poet who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of the Basque language and culture.
While the surname Agran may not be as common today as some other Basque surnames, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the Basque regions of Spain and France, dating back to the medieval period and potentially even earlier.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Agran
Among Census respondents with the surname Agran, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Agran bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Agran surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 113
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Agran
Agran appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+15 bearers (+14.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 12,858 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.3%) | Up 12,858 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Agran surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #142,049 | 8.3% |
| Count | 105 | 120 | 14.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Agran bearers went from 105 to 120 (+14.3% change). The surname moved up 12,858 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #142,049.
FAQ
Agran surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Agran?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Agran. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Agran?
Agran ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Agran. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Agran.
Has Agran become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Agran went from 105 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 15 (+14.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Agran?
Among Census respondents with the surname Agran, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Agran in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Agran appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.5%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Agran (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Agran mean?
Derived from a Slavic nickname meaning "stallion" or "steed," likely referring to a strong or spirited person. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Agran (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Agran?
See how many people are called Agran on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.