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

Argabright, 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 Argabright surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Argabright in America

Argabright is the 29117th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Argabright surname appeared 814 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 Argabright.

We can also compare 2010 data for Argabright 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 Argabright

The surname Argabright is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to derive from the Old German words "arg" (meaning "sly" or "cunning") and "bricht" (meaning "bright" or "shining"), potentially referring to someone with a bright or intelligent personality.

One of the earliest known references to the Argabright name can be found in the church records of the small village of Wittelshofen, located in the region of Bavaria. In these records, dated around 1560, there is mention of a family by the name of "Argabrecht," which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the modern Argabright surname.

As the name spread throughout Germany in the following centuries, various spellings emerged, including Argabrecht, Argabricht, and Argabright. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual families or record keepers.

In the late 17th century, records indicate that several Argabright families immigrated to the American colonies, settling in areas such as Pennsylvania and Maryland. One notable early bearer of the name was Johannes Argabright, who was born in Germany around 1670 and arrived in Pennsylvania in the early 1700s.

Another notable figure in the history of the Argabright surname was William Argabright, born in 1776 in Pennsylvania. He served as a soldier in the American Revolutionary War and later became a prominent farmer and landowner in the region.

During the 19th century, the Argabright name continued to spread across the United States, with several individuals achieving notable positions. For example, James Argabright (1819-1892) was a successful businessman and politician in Ohio, serving as a state representative and senator.

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the Argabright surname was Clarence Argabright (1891-1976), a renowned American architect known for his work in the Art Deco style. He designed several notable buildings, including the iconic First National Bank Building in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Another notable Argabright was George Argabright (1910-1983), a professional baseball player who spent several seasons in the minor leagues during the 1930s and 1940s.

While the Argabright surname may not be among the most common in the world, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and multiple countries, with many individuals contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Argabright

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

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

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