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

Augustin, 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 Augustin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Augustin in America

Augustin is the 4550th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Augustin surname appeared 7,788 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Augustin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Augustin 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 Augustin

The surname Augustin originated from the Latin name Augustus, meaning "venerable" or "consecrated". The name dates back to the Roman Empire, with its earliest known use being in ancient Rome. The Latin name Augustus was adopted as a title by the first Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar, and subsequently became a popular name among Roman nobility.

The name Augustin is believed to have first appeared in medieval France, where it was derived from the Latin name Augustus. It was commonly used as a given name during the Middle Ages and later evolved into a surname. The earliest recorded instance of the surname Augustin can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Normandy, France.

One notable historical figure with the surname Augustin was Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430), a renowned philosopher, theologian, and bishop in the early Christian Church. His writings, particularly his autobiographical work "Confessions", had a profound influence on Western philosophy and Christianity.

Another notable individual with the surname Augustin was Antonio Agustín (1517-1586), a Spanish archbishop, scholar, and diplomat who served as the Archbishop of Tarragona and was a prominent figure during the Council of Trent.

In England, the surname Augustin can be traced back to the Norman Conquest of 1066, when many Norman families with the name settled in various parts of the country. One notable English figure with the surname Augustin was Robert Augustin (c. 1470-1545), a prominent English merchant and benefactor during the reign of Henry VIII.

The name Augustin also has a presence in other European countries, such as Germany, where it was often spelled as "Augustin" or "Augustyn". Johann Augustin (1681-1735) was a German composer and organist who contributed to the development of the Baroque music style.

In France, the surname Augustin was sometimes spelled as "Augustin" or "Augusten". One notable French figure with this surname was Jean-Baptiste Augustin (1759-1832), a French painter and engraver who was known for his historical and mythological works.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Augustin. The name has a rich heritage and has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Augustin

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

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

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