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

Agrimson, 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 Agrimson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agrimson in America

Agrimson is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agrimson surname appeared 126 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 Agrimson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agrimson 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 Agrimson

The surname "AGRIMSON" is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "agrim," which means "wild" or "fierce," combined with the suffix "-son," indicating a patronymic or a descendant.

In the early days, surnames were often derived from personal characteristics, occupations, or locations associated with an individual or family. The name "AGRIMSON" may have been initially given to someone who possessed a fierce or wild demeanor, or perhaps it referred to a person who lived in a remote or untamed area.

One of the earliest known references to this surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and population compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a certain "Agrimson" as a landowner in the county of Nottinghamshire.

During the 13th century, variations of the name began to appear in historical records, such as "Agrimeson," "Agrimesone," and "Agrymson." These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "AGRIMSON" throughout history include:

1. Sir John Agrimson (c. 1450 - 1512), a prominent English landowner and knight who served under King Henry VII.
2. William Agrimson (1568 - 1632), an English merchant and explorer known for his travels to the East Indies.
3. Mary Agrimson (1625 - 1698), a renowned herbalist and apothecary in the village of Stratford-upon-Avon.
4. Thomas Agrimson (1712 - 1782), a British author and philosopher who wrote extensively on the subject of moral philosophy.
5. Elizabeth Agrimson (1820 - 1901), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the United States.

Over time, the surname "AGRIMSON" has also been associated with various place names, such as Agrimson Village in Lincolnshire and Agrimson Manor in Hampshire, both of which were likely named after early settlers or landowners bearing this surname.

While the name has undergone various spelling variations throughout its history, the core meaning and origin of "AGRIMSON" as a fierce or wild descendant remain intact, reflecting the rich tapestry of English surnames and their evolution over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agrimson

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

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

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