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

Agresti, 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 Agresti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agresti in America

Agresti is the 40494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agresti surname appeared 540 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 Agresti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agresti 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 Agresti

The surname Agresti has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "agrestis," meaning "rustic" or "rural." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who lived in the countryside or had occupations related to agriculture or farming.

The name was prevalent in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lazio, and Campania. Historical records indicate that the surname Agresti appeared in documents as early as the 13th century, with some of the earliest known mentions found in the records of Siena and Rome.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Agresti was Guglielmo Agresti, a renowned Italian painter and architect who lived in the 14th century. His works can be found in churches and buildings throughout Tuscany, with his most notable work being the frescoes in the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.

Another notable figure was Francesco Agresti, a scholar and philosopher from Naples who lived during the 16th century. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, and his works were widely studied in academic circles of the time.

In the 17th century, the name Agresti was associated with Giovanni Battista Agresti, a prominent Italian composer and organist from Tuscany. His compositions for the organ were highly regarded, and he served as the organist at the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

The 18th century saw the rise of Antonio Agresti, a highly skilled sculptor and architect from Rome. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of Sant'Andrea delle Fratte and the Palazzo Chigi.

Lastly, in the 19th century, there was Giuseppe Agresti, a renowned Italian botanist and horticulturist. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life and was responsible for the introduction of numerous plant species to Italy from other parts of the world.

Throughout its history, the surname Agresti has been associated with various professions and fields, ranging from the arts and sciences to agriculture and horticulture. Its roots in the Latin word "agrestis" have given it a strong connection to the rural and agricultural heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agresti

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

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

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