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

Agustín, 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 Agustín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agustín in America

Agustín is the 5458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agustín surname appeared 6,375 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Agustín.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agustín 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 Agustín

The surname Agustin has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in what is now Spain and Portugal. It is derived from the Latin name "Augustinus," which itself comes from the Roman name "Augustus." The name Augustus was first used as a title for the Roman emperor Octavian, and later became a common name among Romans.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Agustin can be traced back to the 9th century in the medieval Kingdoms of León and Castile. At the time, it was often spelled as "Augustin" or "Agostin." The name appeared in various local records and manuscripts from that period, indicating its widespread use among the population.

In the 12th century, the surname Agustin surfaced in the famous Codex Calixtinus, a medieval manuscript detailing the pilgrimage routes to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This suggests that individuals bearing the name may have been involved in the religious and cultural life of that era.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Agustin was Martín Agustin, a Spanish poet and scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of his time.

During the 16th century, the name Agustin gained prominence with the birth of Antonio Agustin (1517-1586), a Spanish prelate, diplomat, and renowned scholar of canon law. He served as the Archbishop of Tarragona and played a significant role in the Council of Trent, a pivotal event in the Catholic Reformation.

In the 17th century, the surname was associated with Miguel Agustin, a Spanish painter and engraver who was active in Madrid during the Golden Age of Spanish art. His works are celebrated for their intricate details and depictions of religious scenes.

Another notable figure was José Agustin, a Spanish military officer and explorer who lived in the late 18th century. He was instrumental in the exploration and mapping of the Pacific Northwest region of North America, and his expeditions contributed to the expansion of Spanish colonial influence in the area.

As the centuries passed, the surname Agustin spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world, carried by individuals who immigrated to various regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and parts of the Caribbean.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agustín

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

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

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