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

Agron, 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 Agron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agron in America

Agron is the 42163rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agron surname appeared 515 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 Agron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agron 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 Agron

The surname Agron has its origins in the Balkan region, specifically in Albania and Kosovo. It is derived from the Albanian word "agron," which means "farmer" or "agriculturist." The name likely emerged during the medieval era, when agriculture played a significant role in the region's economy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Agron can be found in the "Codex Cumanicus," a 14th-century linguistic document that contains references to various names and terms from the Balkans. This suggests that the name had already gained prominence in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name Agron appeared in several historical records and documents from the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over parts of the Balkans during that period. These records often mentioned individuals with the surname Agron who were involved in agricultural activities or land ownership.

One notable figure bearing the surname Agron was Pjetër Agron (1888-1944), an Albanian nationalist and military leader who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire and later against Italian and German occupation during World War II.

Another prominent individual with the surname Agron was Shefqet Agron (1920-1984), an Albanian actor and director who made significant contributions to the development of Albanian cinema during the communist era. He was renowned for his performances in films such as "Tana" (1958) and "Yjet e Netëve të Gjata" (1976).

In Kosovo, the surname Agron has been associated with several notable figures as well. Agron Bajrami (born 1965) is a prominent Kosovar writer and journalist who has authored several books and plays, exploring themes related to the Kosovar identity and the region's turbulent history.

Another Kosovar with the surname Agron is Agron Llakaj (born 1973), a former professional football player who represented the Albanian national team and played for several clubs in Europe, including Partizani Tirana and Slovan Liberec.

While the surname Agron is primarily associated with the Balkan region, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the agricultural traditions and history of Albania and Kosovo, where it has been a prominent name for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agron

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

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

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