2000
#39,444
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 525
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.19
Very Rare Last name
Agresti
Derived from the Italian word "agresto," referring to someone who lived near a sour cherry tree or cultivated them.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 601 Americans carry the last name Agresti. That puts it at #44,220 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.18 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 570,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Agresti 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
601
1 in 570,307
Census rank
#44,220
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
524
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 524 bearers of the surname Agresti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 44220th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Agresti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Agresti
Among Census respondents with the surname Agresti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Agresti 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 Agresti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.5% · 469
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 26
- Two or more races3.4% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 10
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Agresti
Agresti appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#40,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 540
+15 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Down 1,050 places
2020
#44,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 524
-16 bearers (-3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Down 3,726 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #39,444 | 525 | 0.19 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #40,494 | 540 | 0.18 | +15 bearers (+2.9%) | Down 1,050 places |
| 2020 | #44,220 | 524 | 0.18 | -16 bearers (-3.0%) | Down 3,726 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 Agresti 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 | #40,494 | #44,220 | -9.2% |
| Count | 540 | 524 | -3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.18 | 0.18 | -2.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Agresti bearers went from 540 to 524 (-3.0% change). The surname moved down 3,726 positions in the national ranking, going from #40,494 to #44,220.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Agresti
FAQ
Agresti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Agresti?
Name Census estimates that about 601 living Americans carry the surname Agresti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 570,307 residents.
How common is Agresti?
Agresti ranks #44,220 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.18 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 524 people with the surname Agresti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (601), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.18 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.18 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 Agresti.
Has Agresti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Agresti went from 540 recorded bearers to 524. That is a decrease of 16 (-3.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #40,494 to #44,220.
What does the Census say about the background of Agresti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Agresti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Agresti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.5% (469 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Agresti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.5%), Hispanic (5.0%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Agresti (2000, 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 Agresti mean?
Derived from the Italian word "agresto," referring to someone who lived near a sour cherry tree or cultivated them. 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 Agresti (0.18 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 many people are called Agresti?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Agresti? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.