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

Angus, 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 Angus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Angus in America

Angus is the 7854th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Angus surname appeared 4,214 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Angus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Angus 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 Angus

The surname Angus originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "Aonghus," which means "one strength" or "one choice." The name is believed to have roots in the ancient Celtic culture and was likely a personal name before becoming a hereditary surname.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Angus can be found in various Scottish historical records, such as the Ragman Rolls of 1296. In these rolls, individuals were required to swear allegiance to King Edward I of England. Several people with the surname Angus or similar spellings, such as Anguish and Angoushe, are listed.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Angus Og of Islay, a powerful Scottish chief who lived in the 13th century. He was a member of the Clan Donald and played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.

Another notable individual with the surname Angus was Sir Patrick Angus of Brechin, who lived in the late 14th century. He was a prominent Scottish nobleman and served as a diplomat and ambassador for King Robert III of Scotland.

In the 16th century, the name Angus was associated with several prominent figures, including Archibald Angus, a Scottish Protestant reformer and minister who lived from 1510 to 1573. He was a notable figure in the Scottish Reformation and played a role in the establishment of Presbyterianism in Scotland.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Angus was Reverend Angus McIntosh, a Scottish minister and scholar who lived from 1689 to 1757. He was known for his work in preserving and promoting the Gaelic language and culture, and he published several works on Gaelic grammar and literature.

In the 19th century, the surname Angus was borne by individuals such as Sir William Angus, a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1815 to 1891. He was a successful merchant and banker, and he made significant contributions to educational institutions and charitable organizations in Scotland.

The surname Angus is also associated with various place names in Scotland, such as Angus County (now known as Angus), which is a historic county in eastern Scotland. The county was likely named after the ancient Celtic tribe known as the Angus or Aonghas, who inhabited the region in ancient times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Angus

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

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

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