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

Augurson, 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 Augurson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Augurson in America

Augurson is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Augurson surname appeared 110 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 Augurson.

The history of the last name Augurson

The surname AUGURSON is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, derived from the Old English words "augur" meaning a soothsayer or diviner, and "son" indicating a familial relationship. The name likely referred to an ancestor who practiced divination or held a position as an augur, an official responsible for interpreting omens and advising on auspicious times for important events.

The earliest known records of the surname AUGURSON can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appears in various forms such as Augurssone and Auguressone in historical documents and manorial rolls from counties like Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. It is believed that the name may have originated in these regions, where the practice of augury was prevalent during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AUGURSON surname dates back to 1279, when a certain Robert Augurssone was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire. Another notable early bearer of the name was John Augureson, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1347.

Throughout the centuries, the AUGURSON name has undergone various spelling variations, including Augerson, Augursson, and Augerson, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional pronunciation variations. Some of these variations were influenced by place names or localities where the family resided.

Notable individuals with the AUGURSON surname include:

1. William Augurson (c. 1420 - 1492), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century.
2. Elizabeth Augurson (c. 1560 - 1632), a landowner and benefactor in Oxfordshire, known for her charitable contributions to the local community.
3. Thomas Augurson (c. 1620 - 1688), an English clergyman and author who published several religious texts in the 17th century.
4. Mary Augurson (c. 1725 - 1801), a renowned herbalist and midwife in the village of Marden, Wiltshire, renowned for her knowledge of traditional remedies.
5. John Augurson (c. 1810 - 1879), a wealthy industrialist and philanthropist from Manchester, known for his support of educational institutions and social reform initiatives.

While the AUGURSON surname may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its historical roots and associations with divination and augury provide a fascinating glimpse into the rich tapestry of English surnames and their origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Augurson

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

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 Augurson 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.

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

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